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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.64, 6,262.83 and 2,326.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.64, 6,262.83 and 2,326.14 is: 3,484.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.64 : 6,262.83 = 2,326.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.64/6,262.83 = 2,326.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.64x = 6,262.83 × 2,326.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.64x = 14,568,219.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568,219.38/4,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.68

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