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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,422.28, 6,629.91 and 2,232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,422.28, 6,629.91 and 2,232.58 is: 3,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,422.28 : 6,629.91 = 2,232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,422.28/6,629.91 = 2,232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,422.28x = 6,629.91 × 2,232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,422.28x = 14,801,804.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,801,804.47/4,422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.10

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