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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,468.25, 6,706.51 and 2,278.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,468.25, 6,706.51 and 2,278.61 is: 3,420.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,468.25 : 6,706.51 = 2,278.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,468.25/6,706.51 = 2,278.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,468.25x = 6,706.51 × 2,278.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,468.25x = 15,281,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281,520.75/4,468.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.02

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