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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.40, 6,164.66 and 2,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.40, 6,164.66 and 2,266.80 is: 3,396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.40 : 6,164.66 = 2,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.40/6,164.66 = 2,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.40x = 6,164.66 × 2,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.40x = 13,974,039.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,974,039.95/4,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.38

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