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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.99, 6,266.35 and 2,328.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.99, 6,266.35 and 2,328.49 is: 3,488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.99 : 6,266.35 = 2,328.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.99/6,266.35 = 2,328.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.99x = 6,266.35 × 2,328.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.99x = 14,591,133.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,591,133.31/4,182.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.21

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