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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.70, 6,275.07 and 2,233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.70, 6,275.07 and 2,233.98 is: 3,347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.70 : 6,275.07 = 2,233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.70/6,275.07 = 2,233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.70x = 6,275.07 × 2,233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.70x = 14,018,380.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018,380.88/4,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.51

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