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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.32, 6,270.66 and 2,232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.32, 6,270.66 and 2,232.52 is: 3,348.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.32 : 6,270.66 = 2,232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.32/6,270.66 = 2,232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.32x = 6,270.66 × 2,232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.32x = 13,999,373.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,999,373.86/4,181.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.08

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