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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.88, 6,337.04 and 2,276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.88, 6,337.04 and 2,276.44 is: 3,416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.88 : 6,337.04 = 2,276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.88/6,337.04 = 2,276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.88x = 6,337.04 × 2,276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.88x = 14,425,891.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,425,891.34/4,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.13

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