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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.47, 6,275.77 and 2,236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.47, 6,275.77 and 2,236.61 is: 3,353.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.47 : 6,275.77 = 2,236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.47/6,275.77 = 2,236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.47x = 6,275.77 × 2,236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.47x = 14,036,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036,460.04/4,185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.61

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