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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.69, 6,328.89 and 2,370.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.69, 6,328.89 and 2,370.15 is: 3,550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.69 : 6,328.89 = 2,370.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.69/6,328.89 = 2,370.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.69x = 6,328.89 × 2,370.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.69x = 15,000,418.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,000,418.63/4,224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.66

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