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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.60, 6,272.96 and 2,234.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.60, 6,272.96 and 2,234.74 is: 3,350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.60 : 6,272.96 = 2,234.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.60/6,272.96 = 2,234.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.60x = 6,272.96 × 2,234.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.60x = 14,018,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018,424.53/4,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.81

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