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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.74, 6,280.11 and 2,452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.74, 6,280.11 and 2,452.98 is: 3,679.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.74 : 6,280.11 = 2,452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.74/6,280.11 = 2,452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.74x = 6,280.11 × 2,452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.74x = 15,404,984.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,404,984.23/4,186.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.47

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