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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,227.84, 6,341.76 and 2,495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,227.84, 6,341.76 and 2,495.52 is: 3,743.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,227.84 : 6,341.76 = 2,495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,227.84/6,341.76 = 2,495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,227.84x = 6,341.76 × 2,495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,227.84x = 15,825,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,825,988.92/4,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.28

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