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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.04, 6,266.52 and 2,440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.04, 6,266.52 and 2,440.88 is: 3,667.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.04 : 6,266.52 = 2,440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.04/6,266.52 = 2,440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.04x = 6,266.52 × 2,440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.04x = 15,295,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,295,823.34/4,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.15

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