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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,118.41, 6,177.60 and 2,268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,118.41, 6,177.60 and 2,268.55 is: 3,402.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,118.41 : 6,177.60 = 2,268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,118.41/6,177.60 = 2,268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,118.41x = 6,177.60 × 2,268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,118.41x = 14,014,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,014,194.48/4,118.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.82

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