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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.22, 6,407.39 and 2,653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.22, 6,407.39 and 2,653.94 is: 3,663.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.22 : 6,407.39 = 2,653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.22/6,407.39 = 2,653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.22x = 6,407.39 × 2,653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.22x = 17,004,851.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,004,851.27/4,642.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.08

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