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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.96, 6,266.16 and 2,207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.96, 6,266.16 and 2,207.49 is: 3,307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.96 : 6,266.16 = 2,207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.96/6,266.16 = 2,207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.96x = 6,266.16 × 2,207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.96x = 13,832,462.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,832,462.04/4,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.65

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