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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.32, 6,406.35 and 2,422.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.32, 6,406.35 and 2,422.32 is: 3,633.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.32 : 6,406.35 = 2,422.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.32/6,406.35 = 2,422.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.32x = 6,406.35 × 2,422.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.32x = 15,518,229.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,518,229.73/4,270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.97

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