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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.93, 6,250.22 and 2,195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.93, 6,250.22 and 2,195.86 is: 3,287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.93 : 6,250.22 = 2,195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.93/6,250.22 = 2,195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.93x = 6,250.22 × 2,195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.93x = 13,724,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,724,601.44/4,174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.39

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