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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.47, 6,266.61 and 2,332.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.47, 6,266.61 and 2,332.47 is: 3,496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.47 : 6,266.61 = 2,332.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.47/6,266.61 = 2,332.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.47x = 6,266.61 × 2,332.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.47x = 14,616,679.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,616,679.83/4,180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.42

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