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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,477.28, 6,716.61 and 2,284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,477.28, 6,716.61 and 2,284.82 is: 3,427.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,477.28 : 6,716.61 = 2,284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,477.28/6,716.61 = 2,284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,477.28x = 6,716.61 × 2,284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,477.28x = 15,346,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,346,244.86/4,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.58

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