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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.68, 6,327.17 and 2,574.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.68, 6,327.17 and 2,574.22 is: 3,857.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.68 : 6,327.17 = 2,574.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.68/6,327.17 = 2,574.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.68x = 6,327.17 × 2,574.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.68x = 16,287,527.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,287,527.56/4,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.15

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