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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,031.69, 6,047.50 and 2,194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,031.69, 6,047.50 and 2,194.48 is: 3,291.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,031.69 : 6,047.50 = 2,194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,031.69/6,047.50 = 2,194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,031.69x = 6,047.50 × 2,194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,031.69x = 13,271,117.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,271,117.80/4,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.70

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