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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,163.04, 6,240.68 and 2,188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,163.04, 6,240.68 and 2,188.24 is: 3,280.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,163.04 : 6,240.68 = 2,188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,163.04/6,240.68 = 2,188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,163.04x = 6,240.68 × 2,188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,163.04x = 13,656,105.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,656,105.60/4,163.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.32

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