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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.44, 5,966.29 and 2,708.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.44, 5,966.29 and 2,708.22 is: 3,738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.44 : 5,966.29 = 2,708.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.44/5,966.29 = 2,708.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.44x = 5,966.29 × 2,708.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.44x = 16,158,025.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,158,025.90/4,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.17

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