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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.94, 6,251.40 and 2,218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.94, 6,251.40 and 2,218.74 is: 3,328.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.94 : 6,251.40 = 2,218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.94/6,251.40 = 2,218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.94x = 6,251.40 × 2,218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.94x = 13,870,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,870,231.24/4,166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.64

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