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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.20, 6,269.70 and 2,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.20, 6,269.70 and 2,458.20 is: 3,681.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.20 : 6,269.70 = 2,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.20/6,269.70 = 2,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.20x = 6,269.70 × 2,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.20x = 15,412,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,412,176.54/4,186.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.66

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