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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.52, 6,266.80 and 2,331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.52, 6,266.80 and 2,331.04 is: 3,491.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.52 : 6,266.80 = 2,331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.52/6,266.80 = 2,331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.52x = 6,266.80 × 2,331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.52x = 14,608,161.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,608,161.47/4,184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.00

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