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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.12, 6,266.73 and 2,228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.12, 6,266.73 and 2,228.69 is: 3,345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.12 : 6,266.73 = 2,228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.12/6,266.73 = 2,228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.12x = 6,266.73 × 2,228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.12x = 13,966,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,966,598.48/4,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.20

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