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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.22, 6,257.34 and 2,413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.22, 6,257.34 and 2,413.44 is: 3,619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.22 : 6,257.34 = 2,413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.22/6,257.34 = 2,413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.22x = 6,257.34 × 2,413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.22x = 15,101,714.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,101,714.65/4,172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.59

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