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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.97, 6,268.86 and 2,333.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.97, 6,268.86 and 2,333.97 is: 3,498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.97 : 6,268.86 = 2,333.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.97/6,268.86 = 2,333.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.97x = 6,268.86 × 2,333.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.97x = 14,631,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,631,331.17/4,181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.67

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