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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,118.62, 6,183.39 and 2,270.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,118.62, 6,183.39 and 2,270.61 is: 3,408.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,118.62 : 6,183.39 = 2,270.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,118.62/6,183.39 = 2,270.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,118.62x = 6,183.39 × 2,270.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,118.62x = 14,040,067.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,040,067.17/4,118.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.93

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