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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.70, 6,261.03 and 2,225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.70, 6,261.03 and 2,225.70 is: 3,342.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.70 : 6,261.03 = 2,225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.70/6,261.03 = 2,225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.70x = 6,261.03 × 2,225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.70x = 13,935,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,935,174.47/4,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.01

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