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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,811.22, 6,639.44 and 3,044.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,811.22, 6,639.44 and 3,044.27 is: 4,201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,811.22 : 6,639.44 = 3,044.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,811.22/6,639.44 = 3,044.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,811.22x = 6,639.44 × 3,044.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,811.22x = 20,212,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,212,249.39/4,811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.07

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