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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.68, 6,266.24 and 2,302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.68, 6,266.24 and 2,302.64 is: 3,452.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.68 : 6,266.24 = 2,302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.68/6,266.24 = 2,302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.68x = 6,266.24 × 2,302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.68x = 14,428,894.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,428,894.87/4,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.15

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