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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.68, 6,176.59 and 2,268.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.68, 6,176.59 and 2,268.45 is: 3,402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.68 : 6,176.59 = 2,268.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.68/6,176.59 = 2,268.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.68x = 6,176.59 × 2,268.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.68x = 14,011,279.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,011,279.91/4,117.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.71

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