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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.38, 6,339.29 and 2,277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.38, 6,339.29 and 2,277.94 is: 3,418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.38 : 6,339.29 = 2,277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.38/6,339.29 = 2,277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.38x = 6,339.29 × 2,277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.38x = 14,440,522.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,440,522.26/4,224.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.38

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