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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,126.98, 6,184.65 and 2,278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,126.98, 6,184.65 and 2,278.92 is: 3,415.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,126.98 : 6,184.65 = 2,278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,126.98/6,184.65 = 2,278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,126.98x = 6,184.65 × 2,278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,126.98x = 14,094,322.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,094,322.58/4,126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.17

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