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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.28, 6,253.14 and 2,318.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.28, 6,253.14 and 2,318.60 is: 3,478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.28 : 6,253.14 = 2,318.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.28/6,253.14 = 2,318.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.28x = 6,253.14 × 2,318.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.28x = 14,498,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,498,530.40/4,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.30

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