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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.02, 6,697.11 and 2,272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.02, 6,697.11 and 2,272.26 is: 3,410.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.02 : 6,697.11 = 2,272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.02/6,697.11 = 2,272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.02x = 6,697.11 × 2,272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.02x = 15,217,575.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,217,575.17/4,462.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.47

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