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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.04, 6,268.02 and 2,441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.04, 6,268.02 and 2,441.88 is: 3,668.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.04 : 6,268.02 = 2,441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.04/6,268.02 = 2,441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.04x = 6,268.02 × 2,441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.04x = 15,305,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,305,752.68/4,172.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.65

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