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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.41, 6,326.69 and 1,447.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.41, 6,326.69 and 1,447.59 is: 2,169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.41 : 6,326.69 = 1,447.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.41/6,326.69 = 1,447.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.41x = 6,326.69 × 1,447.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.41x = 9,158,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158,456.80/4,222.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.01

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