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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.82, 6,272.91 and 2,234.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.82, 6,272.91 and 2,234.02 is: 3,350.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.82 : 6,272.91 = 2,234.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.82/6,272.91 = 2,234.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.82x = 6,272.91 × 2,234.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.82x = 14,013,806.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,013,806.40/4,182.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.32

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