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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.15, 6,177.61 and 2,270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.15, 6,177.61 and 2,270.49 is: 3,402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.15 : 6,177.61 = 2,270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.15/6,177.61 = 2,270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.15x = 6,177.61 × 2,270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.15x = 14,026,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,026,201.73/4,122.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.64

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