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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.62, 6,273.48 and 2,233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.62, 6,273.48 and 2,233.19 is: 3,351.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.62 : 6,273.48 = 2,233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.62/6,273.48 = 2,233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.62x = 6,273.48 × 2,233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.62x = 14,009,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,009,872.80/4,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.95

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