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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.16, 6,331.28 and 1,623.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.16, 6,331.28 and 1,623.28 is: 2,435.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.16 : 6,331.28 = 1,623.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.16/6,331.28 = 1,623.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.16x = 6,331.28 × 1,623.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.16x = 10,277,440.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,277,440.20/4,220.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,435.32

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