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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.26, 6,266.16 and 2,332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.26, 6,266.16 and 2,332.20 is: 3,495.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.26 : 6,266.16 = 2,332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.26/6,266.16 = 2,332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.26x = 6,266.16 × 2,332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.26x = 14,613,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,613,938.35/4,180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.94

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