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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.60, 6,262.97 and 2,225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.60, 6,262.97 and 2,225.24 is: 3,332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.60 : 6,262.97 = 2,225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.60/6,262.97 = 2,225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.60x = 6,262.97 × 2,225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.60x = 13,936,568.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,936,568.92/4,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.03

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