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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.45, 6,325.47 and 2,032.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.45, 6,325.47 and 2,032.72 is: 3,045.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.45 : 6,325.47 = 2,032.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.45/6,325.47 = 2,032.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.45x = 6,325.47 × 2,032.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.45x = 12,857,901.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,857,901.19/4,222.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.13

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