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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.76, 6,212.31 and 2,194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.76, 6,212.31 and 2,194.51 is: 3,290.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.76 : 6,212.31 = 2,194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.76/6,212.31 = 2,194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.76x = 6,212.31 × 2,194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.76x = 13,632,976.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,632,976.42/4,142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.80

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