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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.26, 6,462.72 and 2,227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.26, 6,462.72 and 2,227.32 is: 3,338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.26 : 6,462.72 = 2,227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.26/6,462.72 = 2,227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.26x = 6,462.72 × 2,227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.26x = 14,394,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,394,545.51/4,312.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.05

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