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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.78, 6,332.95 and 1,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.78, 6,332.95 and 1,624.72 is: 2,437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.78 : 6,332.95 = 1,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.78/6,332.95 = 1,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.78x = 6,332.95 × 1,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.78x = 10,289,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,289,270.52/4,221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.19

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