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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.94, 6,215.34 and 2,194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.94, 6,215.34 and 2,194.74 is: 3,292.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.94 : 6,215.34 = 2,194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.94/6,215.34 = 2,194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.94x = 6,215.34 × 2,194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.94x = 13,641,055.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,641,055.31/4,142.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.60

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