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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,476.84, 6,717.24 and 2,287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,476.84, 6,717.24 and 2,287.38 is: 3,432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,476.84 : 6,717.24 = 2,287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,476.84/6,717.24 = 2,287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,476.84x = 6,717.24 × 2,287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,476.84x = 15,364,880.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,364,880.43/4,476.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.08

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