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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.72, 6,274.62 and 2,210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.72, 6,274.62 and 2,210.94 is: 3,314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.72 : 6,274.62 = 2,210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.72/6,274.62 = 2,210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.72x = 6,274.62 × 2,210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.72x = 13,872,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,872,808.34/4,185.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.32

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