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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.02, 6,266.87 and 2,229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.02, 6,266.87 and 2,229.59 is: 3,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.02 : 6,266.87 = 2,229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.02/6,266.87 = 2,229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.02x = 6,266.87 × 2,229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.02x = 13,972,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,972,550.68/4,176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.90

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