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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.64, 6,262.86 and 2,230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.64, 6,262.86 and 2,230.16 is: 3,340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.64 : 6,262.86 = 2,230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.64/6,262.86 = 2,230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.64x = 6,262.86 × 2,230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.64x = 13,967,179.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,967,179.86/4,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.92

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