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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.87, 6,273.05 and 2,238.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.87, 6,273.05 and 2,238.44 is: 3,355.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.87 : 6,273.05 = 2,238.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.87/6,273.05 = 2,238.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.87x = 6,273.05 × 2,238.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.87x = 14,041,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041,803.48/4,184.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.38

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