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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.88, 6,272.22 and 2,205.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.88, 6,272.22 and 2,205.96 is: 3,311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.88 : 6,272.22 = 2,205.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.88/6,272.22 = 2,205.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.88x = 6,272.22 × 2,205.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.88x = 13,836,266.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,836,266.43/4,178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.00

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