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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.96, 6,268.23 and 2,231.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.96, 6,268.23 and 2,231.82 is: 3,346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.96 : 6,268.23 = 2,231.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.96/6,268.23 = 2,231.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.96x = 6,268.23 × 2,231.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.96x = 13,989,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,989,561.08/4,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.82

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