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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,134.48, 6,195.84 and 2,286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,134.48, 6,195.84 and 2,286.42 is: 3,426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,134.48 : 6,195.84 = 2,286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,134.48/6,195.84 = 2,286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,134.48x = 6,195.84 × 2,286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,134.48x = 14,166,292.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,166,292.49/4,134.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.38

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