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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,270.81, 6,409.14 and 2,622.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,270.81, 6,409.14 and 2,622.33 is: 3,935.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,270.81 : 6,409.14 = 2,622.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,270.81/6,409.14 = 2,622.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,270.81x = 6,409.14 × 2,622.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,270.81x = 16,806,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,806,880.10/4,270.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.29

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