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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.84, 6,271.44 and 2,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.84, 6,271.44 and 2,232.96 is: 3,348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.84 : 6,271.44 = 2,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.84/6,271.44 = 2,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.84x = 6,271.44 × 2,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.84x = 14,003,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,003,874.66/4,181.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,348.74

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