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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,459.36, 6,687.42 and 2,270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,459.36, 6,687.42 and 2,270.02 is: 3,404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,459.36 : 6,687.42 = 2,270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,459.36/6,687.42 = 2,270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,459.36x = 6,687.42 × 2,270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,459.36x = 15,180,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,180,577.15/4,459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.21

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