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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.88, 6,223.32 and 2,396.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.88, 6,223.32 and 2,396.55 is: 3,594.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.88 : 6,223.32 = 2,396.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.88/6,223.32 = 2,396.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.88x = 6,223.32 × 2,396.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.88x = 14,914,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,914,497.55/4,148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,594.83

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