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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.32, 6,274.20 and 2,239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.32, 6,274.20 and 2,239.44 is: 3,356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.32 : 6,274.20 = 2,239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.32/6,274.20 = 2,239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.32x = 6,274.20 × 2,239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.32x = 14,050,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,050,694.45/4,186.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,356.34

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