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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.60, 6,256.98 and 2,229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.60, 6,256.98 and 2,229.72 is: 3,340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.60 : 6,256.98 = 2,229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.60/6,256.98 = 2,229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.60x = 6,256.98 × 2,229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.60x = 13,951,313.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,951,313.45/4,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.35

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