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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.85, 6,276.34 and 2,236.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.85, 6,276.34 and 2,236.99 is: 3,354.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.85 : 6,276.34 = 2,236.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.85/6,276.34 = 2,236.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.85x = 6,276.34 × 2,236.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.85x = 14,040,109.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,040,109.82/4,185.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.18

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