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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.84, 6,336.60 and 2,252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.84, 6,336.60 and 2,252.60 is: 3,377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.84 : 6,336.60 = 2,252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.84/6,336.60 = 2,252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.84x = 6,336.60 × 2,252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.84x = 14,273,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,273,825.16/4,225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.75

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