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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.68, 6,199.74 and 2,186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.68, 6,199.74 and 2,186.52 is: 3,280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.68 : 6,199.74 = 2,186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.68/6,199.74 = 2,186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.68x = 6,199.74 × 2,186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.68x = 13,555,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,555,855.50/4,132.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.16

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