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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,185.92, 6,276.96 and 2,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,185.92, 6,276.96 and 2,236.48 is: 3,353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,185.92 : 6,276.96 = 2,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,185.92/6,276.96 = 2,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,185.92x = 6,276.96 × 2,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,185.92x = 14,038,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038,295.50/4,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.69

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