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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,118.30, 6,174.72 and 2,270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,118.30, 6,174.72 and 2,270.30 is: 3,403.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,118.30 : 6,174.72 = 2,270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,118.30/6,174.72 = 2,270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,118.30x = 6,174.72 × 2,270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,118.30x = 14,018,466.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018,466.82/4,118.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.95

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