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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.62, 6,181.89 and 2,269.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.62, 6,181.89 and 2,269.61 is: 3,407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.62 : 6,181.89 = 2,269.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.62/6,181.89 = 2,269.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.62x = 6,181.89 × 2,269.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.62x = 14,030,448.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,030,448.45/4,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.42

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