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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.25, 6,266.38 and 2,333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.25, 6,266.38 and 2,333.24 is: 3,496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.25 : 6,266.38 = 2,333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.25/6,266.38 = 2,333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.25x = 6,266.38 × 2,333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.25x = 14,620,968.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,620,968.47/4,181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.79

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