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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,462.74, 6,692.18 and 2,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,462.74, 6,692.18 and 2,382.28 is: 3,572.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,462.74 : 6,692.18 = 2,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,462.74/6,692.18 = 2,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,462.74x = 6,692.18 × 2,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,462.74x = 15,942,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942,646.57/4,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.39

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