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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,477.68, 6,708.42 and 2,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,477.68, 6,708.42 and 2,280.96 is: 3,417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,477.68 : 6,708.42 = 2,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,477.68/6,708.42 = 2,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,477.68x = 6,708.42 × 2,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,477.68x = 15,301,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,301,637.68/4,477.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.31

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