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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.24, 6,332.64 and 2,468.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.24, 6,332.64 and 2,468.84 is: 3,701.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.24 : 6,332.64 = 2,468.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.24/6,332.64 = 2,468.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.24x = 6,332.64 × 2,468.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.24x = 15,634,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,634,274.94/4,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.96

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