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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.80, 6,248.34 and 2,433.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.80, 6,248.34 and 2,433.78 is: 3,647.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.80 : 6,248.34 = 2,433.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.80/6,248.34 = 2,433.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.80x = 6,248.34 × 2,433.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.80x = 15,207,084.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,207,084.93/4,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.83

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