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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.43, 6,232.32 and 2,182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.43, 6,232.32 and 2,182.33 is: 3,268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.43 : 6,232.32 = 2,182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.43/6,232.32 = 2,182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.43x = 6,232.32 × 2,182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.43x = 13,600,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,600,963.32/4,161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.34

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