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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,108.83, 6,162.78 and 2,234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,108.83, 6,162.78 and 2,234.08 is: 3,350.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,108.83 : 6,162.78 = 2,234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,108.83/6,162.78 = 2,234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,108.83x = 6,162.78 × 2,234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,108.83x = 13,768,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,768,159.62/4,108.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.87

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