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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.02, 6,268.38 and 2,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.02, 6,268.38 and 2,230.60 is: 3,347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.02 : 6,268.38 = 2,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.02/6,268.38 = 2,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.02x = 6,268.38 × 2,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.02x = 13,982,248.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,982,248.43/4,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.42

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