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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,486.58, 6,727.91 and 2,264.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,486.58, 6,727.91 and 2,264.05 is: 3,395.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,486.58 : 6,727.91 = 2,264.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,486.58/6,727.91 = 2,264.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,486.58x = 6,727.91 × 2,264.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,486.58x = 15,232,324.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,232,324.64/4,486.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.09

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