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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.94, 6,334.01 and 2,374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.94, 6,334.01 and 2,374.42 is: 3,562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.94 : 6,334.01 = 2,374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.94/6,334.01 = 2,374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.94x = 6,334.01 × 2,374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.94x = 15,039,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039,600.02/4,221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.25

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