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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.91, 6,325.86 and 3,054.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.91, 6,325.86 and 3,054.84 is: 4,578.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.91 : 6,325.86 = 3,054.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.91/6,325.86 = 3,054.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.91x = 6,325.86 × 3,054.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.91x = 19,324,490.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,324,490.16/4,220.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.28

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