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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.97, 6,366.70 and 2,269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.97, 6,366.70 and 2,269.22 is: 3,405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.97 : 6,366.70 = 2,269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.97/6,366.70 = 2,269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.97x = 6,366.70 × 2,269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.97x = 14,447,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,447,413.98/4,241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.83

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