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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.05, 6,271.47 and 2,230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.05, 6,271.47 and 2,230.92 is: 3,347.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.05 : 6,271.47 = 2,230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.05/6,271.47 = 2,230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.05x = 6,271.47 × 2,230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.05x = 13,991,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,991,147.85/4,180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.12

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