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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.70, 6,166.02 and 2,266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.70, 6,166.02 and 2,266.79 is: 3,394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.70 : 6,166.02 = 2,266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.70/6,166.02 = 2,266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.70x = 6,166.02 × 2,266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.70x = 13,977,050.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,977,050.15/4,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.38

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