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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.74, 6,270.75 and 2,237.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.74, 6,270.75 and 2,237.31 is: 3,353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.74 : 6,270.75 = 2,237.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.74/6,270.75 = 2,237.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.74x = 6,270.75 × 2,237.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.74x = 14,029,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,029,611.68/4,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.37

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