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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.04, 6,240.81 and 2,188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.04, 6,240.81 and 2,188.71 is: 3,278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.04 : 6,240.81 = 2,188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.04/6,240.81 = 2,188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.04x = 6,240.81 × 2,188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.04x = 13,659,323.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,659,323.26/4,166.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.73

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