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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.25, 6,264.88 and 2,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.25, 6,264.88 and 2,332.24 is: 3,495.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.25 : 6,264.88 = 2,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.25/6,264.88 = 2,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.25x = 6,264.88 × 2,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.25x = 14,611,182.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,611,182.24/4,180.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.29

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