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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.60, 6,252.48 and 2,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.60, 6,252.48 and 2,226.72 is: 3,335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.60 : 6,252.48 = 2,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.60/6,252.48 = 2,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.60x = 6,252.48 × 2,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.60x = 13,922,522.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,922,522.27/4,173.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.85

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