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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,411.72, 6,086.44 and 2,522.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,411.72, 6,086.44 and 2,522.29 is: 3,479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,411.72 : 6,086.44 = 2,522.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,411.72/6,086.44 = 2,522.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,411.72x = 6,086.44 × 2,522.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,411.72x = 15,351,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,351,777.51/4,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.77

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