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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.64, 6,336.54 and 2,372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.64, 6,336.54 and 2,372.76 is: 3,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.64 : 6,336.54 = 2,372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.64/6,336.54 = 2,372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.64x = 6,336.54 × 2,372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.64x = 15,035,088.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,035,088.65/4,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.28

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