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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.47, 6,263.61 and 2,330.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.47, 6,263.61 and 2,330.46 is: 3,493.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.47 : 6,263.61 = 2,330.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.47/6,263.61 = 2,330.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.47x = 6,263.61 × 2,330.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.47x = 14,597,092.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597,092.56/4,178.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.41

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