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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,474.17, 6,710.72 and 2,284.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,474.17, 6,710.72 and 2,284.47 is: 3,426.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,474.17 : 6,710.72 = 2,284.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,474.17/6,710.72 = 2,284.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,474.17x = 6,710.72 × 2,284.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,474.17x = 15,330,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,330,427.10/4,474.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.43

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