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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,062.69, 6,102.23 and 2,422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,062.69, 6,102.23 and 2,422.44 is: 3,638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,062.69 : 6,102.23 = 2,422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,062.69/6,102.23 = 2,422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,062.69x = 6,102.23 × 2,422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,062.69x = 14,782,273.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,782,273.93/4,062.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,638.54

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