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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.57, 6,370.22 and 2,196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.57, 6,370.22 and 2,196.25 is: 3,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.57 : 6,370.22 = 2,196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.57/6,370.22 = 2,196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.57x = 6,370.22 × 2,196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.57x = 13,990,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,990,584.69/4,252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.91

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