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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.48, 6,266.94 and 2,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.48, 6,266.94 and 2,441.32 is: 3,667.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.48 : 6,266.94 = 2,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.48/6,266.94 = 2,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.48x = 6,266.94 × 2,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.48x = 15,299,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,299,605.96/4,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.67

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