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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.48, 6,178.74 and 2,267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.48, 6,178.74 and 2,267.80 is: 3,403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.48 : 6,178.74 = 2,267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.48/6,178.74 = 2,267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.48x = 6,178.74 × 2,267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.48x = 14,012,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012,146.57/4,117.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.09

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