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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.10, 6,279.46 and 2,338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.10, 6,279.46 and 2,338.09 is: 3,507.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.10 : 6,279.46 = 2,338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.10/6,279.46 = 2,338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.10x = 6,279.46 × 2,338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.10x = 14,681,921.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681,921.09/4,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,507.30

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