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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,465.92, 6,699.12 and 2,274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,465.92, 6,699.12 and 2,274.12 is: 3,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,465.92 : 6,699.12 = 2,274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,465.92/6,699.12 = 2,274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,465.92x = 6,699.12 × 2,274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,465.92x = 15,234,602.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,234,602.77/4,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.30

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