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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.69, 6,332.16 and 2,272.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.69, 6,332.16 and 2,272.79 is: 3,406.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.69 : 6,332.16 = 2,272.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.69/6,332.16 = 2,272.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.69x = 6,332.16 × 2,272.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.69x = 14,391,669.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391,669.93/4,224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.56

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