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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.26, 6,252.92 and 2,322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.26, 6,252.92 and 2,322.42 is: 3,480.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.26 : 6,252.92 = 2,322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.26/6,252.92 = 2,322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.26x = 6,252.92 × 2,322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.26x = 14,521,906.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,521,906.47/4,172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.59

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