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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.95, 6,193.13 and 2,279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.95, 6,193.13 and 2,279.34 is: 3,420.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.95 : 6,193.13 = 2,279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.95/6,193.13 = 2,279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.95x = 6,193.13 × 2,279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.95x = 14,116,237.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,116,237.54/4,126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.50

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