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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226.70, 6,341.14 and 2,473.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226.70, 6,341.14 and 2,473.18 is: 3,710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226.70 : 6,341.14 = 2,473.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226.70/6,341.14 = 2,473.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226.70x = 6,341.14 × 2,473.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226.70x = 15,682,779.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,682,779.94/4,226.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.40

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