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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.80, 6,233.82 and 2,184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.80, 6,233.82 and 2,184.58 is: 3,275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.80 : 6,233.82 = 2,184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.80/6,233.82 = 2,184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.80x = 6,233.82 × 2,184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.80x = 13,618,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,618,278.50/4,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.36

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