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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.56, 6,176.40 and 2,268.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.56, 6,176.40 and 2,268.33 is: 3,402.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.56 : 6,176.40 = 2,268.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.56/6,176.40 = 2,268.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.56x = 6,176.40 × 2,268.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.56x = 14,010,113.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,010,113.41/4,117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.53

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