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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.83, 6,286.41 and 2,341.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.83, 6,286.41 and 2,341.56 is: 3,515.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.83 : 6,286.41 = 2,341.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.83/6,286.41 = 2,341.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.83x = 6,286.41 × 2,341.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.83x = 14,720,006.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,720,006.20/4,186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.79

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