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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.88, 6,338.54 and 2,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.88, 6,338.54 and 2,277.44 is: 3,417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.88 : 6,338.54 = 2,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.88/6,338.54 = 2,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.88x = 6,338.54 × 2,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.88x = 14,435,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,435,644.54/4,223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.63

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