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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.14, 6,270.48 and 2,424.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.14, 6,270.48 and 2,424.06 is: 3,636.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.14 : 6,270.48 = 2,424.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.14/6,270.48 = 2,424.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.14x = 6,270.48 × 2,424.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.14x = 15,200,019.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200,019.75/4,180.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.25

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