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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.87, 6,266.53 and 2,206.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.87, 6,266.53 and 2,206.83 is: 3,303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.87 : 6,266.53 = 2,206.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.87/6,266.53 = 2,206.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.87x = 6,266.53 × 2,206.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.87x = 13,829,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,829,166.40/4,185.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.77

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