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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.32, 6,271.56 and 2,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.32, 6,271.56 and 2,232 is: 3,348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.32 : 6,271.56 = 2,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.32/6,271.56 = 2,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.32x = 6,271.56 × 2,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.32x = 13,998,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,998,121.92/4,180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.58

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