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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.47, 6,268.11 and 2,333.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.47, 6,268.11 and 2,333.47 is: 3,497.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.47 : 6,268.11 = 2,333.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.47/6,268.11 = 2,333.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.47x = 6,268.11 × 2,333.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.47x = 14,626,446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,626,446.64/4,181.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.92

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