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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.76, 6,257.58 and 2,224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.76, 6,257.58 and 2,224.36 is: 3,337.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.76 : 6,257.58 = 2,224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.76/6,257.58 = 2,224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.76x = 6,257.58 × 2,224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.76x = 13,919,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,919,110.65/4,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.31

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