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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.30, 6,372.86 and 2,297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.30, 6,372.86 and 2,297.22 is: 3,446.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.30 : 6,372.86 = 2,297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.30/6,372.86 = 2,297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.30x = 6,372.86 × 2,297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.30x = 14,639,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,639,861.45/4,247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.86

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