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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,495.46, 6,744.29 and 2,268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,495.46, 6,744.29 and 2,268.81 is: 3,403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,495.46 : 6,744.29 = 2,268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,495.46/6,744.29 = 2,268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,495.46x = 6,744.29 × 2,268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,495.46x = 15,301,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,301,501.25/4,495.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.77

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