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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.56, 6,691.32 and 2,271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.56, 6,691.32 and 2,271.27 is: 3,403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.56 : 6,691.32 = 2,271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.56/6,691.32 = 2,271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.56x = 6,691.32 × 2,271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.56x = 15,197,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,197,794.38/4,465.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.33

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