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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,411.78, 6,088.42 and 2,422.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,411.78, 6,088.42 and 2,422.56 is: 3,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,411.78 : 6,088.42 = 2,422.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,411.78/6,088.42 = 2,422.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,411.78x = 6,088.42 × 2,422.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,411.78x = 14,749,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,749,562.76/4,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.22

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