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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,411.42, 6,087.68 and 2,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,411.42, 6,087.68 and 2,422 is: 3,342.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,411.42 : 6,087.68 = 2,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,411.42/6,087.68 = 2,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,411.42x = 6,087.68 × 2,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,411.42x = 14,744,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,744,360.96/4,411.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.32

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