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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,473.78, 6,711.36 and 2,281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,473.78, 6,711.36 and 2,281.31 is: 3,422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,473.78 : 6,711.36 = 2,281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,473.78/6,711.36 = 2,281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,473.78x = 6,711.36 × 2,281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,473.78x = 15,310,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,310,713.49/4,473.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.32

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