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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.99, 6,268.55 and 2,204.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.99, 6,268.55 and 2,204.37 is: 3,301.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.99 : 6,268.55 = 2,204.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.99/6,268.55 = 2,204.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.99x = 6,268.55 × 2,204.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.99x = 13,818,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,818,192.54/4,184.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.85

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