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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.49, 6,267.61 and 2,230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.49, 6,267.61 and 2,230.63 is: 3,345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.49 : 6,267.61 = 2,230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.49/6,267.61 = 2,230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.49x = 6,267.61 × 2,230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.49x = 13,980,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,980,718.89/4,179.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.08

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