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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.07, 6,322.08 and 2,638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.07, 6,322.08 and 2,638.28 is: 3,947.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.07 : 6,322.08 = 2,638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.07/6,322.08 = 2,638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.07x = 6,322.08 × 2,638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.07x = 16,679,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,679,417.22/4,225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.73

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