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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.41, 6,397.77 and 2,622.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.41, 6,397.77 and 2,622.16 is: 3,935.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.41 : 6,397.77 = 2,622.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.41/6,397.77 = 2,622.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.41x = 6,397.77 × 2,622.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.41x = 16,775,976.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,775,976.58/4,262.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.80

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