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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.58, 6,279.87 and 2,454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.58, 6,279.87 and 2,454.26 is: 3,681.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.58 : 6,279.87 = 2,454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.58/6,279.87 = 2,454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.58x = 6,279.87 × 2,454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.58x = 15,412,433.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,412,433.75/4,186.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.39

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