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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.31, 6,168.72 and 2,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.31, 6,168.72 and 2,266.30 is: 3,397.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.31 : 6,168.72 = 2,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.31/6,168.72 = 2,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.31x = 6,168.72 × 2,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.31x = 13,980,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,980,170.14/4,114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.94

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