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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,392.72, 6,062.22 and 2,403.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,392.72, 6,062.22 and 2,403.27 is: 3,316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,392.72 : 6,062.22 = 2,403.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,392.72/6,062.22 = 2,403.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,392.72x = 6,062.22 × 2,403.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,392.72x = 14,569,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569,151.46/4,392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.66

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