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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,422.59, 6,628.42 and 2,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,422.59, 6,628.42 and 2,230.12 is: 3,342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,422.59 : 6,628.42 = 2,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,422.59/6,628.42 = 2,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,422.59x = 6,628.42 × 2,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,422.59x = 14,782,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,782,160.86/4,422.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.42

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