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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.79, 6,222.27 and 2,396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.79, 6,222.27 and 2,396.09 is: 3,588.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.79 : 6,222.27 = 2,396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.79/6,222.27 = 2,396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.79x = 6,222.27 × 2,396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.79x = 14,909,087.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,909,087.81/4,154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.41

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