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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,115.90, 6,173.85 and 2,266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,115.90, 6,173.85 and 2,266.07 is: 3,399.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,115.90 : 6,173.85 = 2,266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,115.90/6,173.85 = 2,266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,115.90x = 6,173.85 × 2,266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,115.90x = 13,990,345.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,990,345.40/4,115.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,399.10

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