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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,372.22, 6,032.59 and 2,802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,372.22, 6,032.59 and 2,802.44 is: 3,866.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,372.22 : 6,032.59 = 2,802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,372.22/6,032.59 = 2,802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,372.22x = 6,032.59 × 2,802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,372.22x = 16,905,934.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,905,934.35/4,372.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.67

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