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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,122.38, 6,185.46 and 2,248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,122.38, 6,185.46 and 2,248.85 is: 3,374.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,122.38 : 6,185.46 = 2,248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,122.38/6,185.46 = 2,248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,122.38x = 6,185.46 × 2,248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,122.38x = 13,910,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,910,171.72/4,122.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.31

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