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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.22, 6,157.92 and 2,472.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.22, 6,157.92 and 2,472.81 is: 3,412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.22 : 6,157.92 = 2,472.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.22/6,157.92 = 2,472.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.22x = 6,157.92 × 2,472.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.22x = 15,227,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,227,353.79/4,462.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.51

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