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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.01, 6,697.16 and 2,272.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.01, 6,697.16 and 2,272.37 is: 3,410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.01 : 6,697.16 = 2,272.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.01/6,697.16 = 2,272.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.01x = 6,697.16 × 2,272.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.01x = 15,218,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,218,447.89/4,462.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.67

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