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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.30, 6,272.57 and 2,232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.30, 6,272.57 and 2,232.44 is: 3,348.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.30 : 6,272.57 = 2,232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.30/6,272.57 = 2,232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.30x = 6,272.57 × 2,232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.30x = 14,003,140.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,003,140.69/4,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.99

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