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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.94, 6,281.58 and 3,405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.94, 6,281.58 and 3,405.02 is: 5,108.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.94 : 6,281.58 = 3,405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.94/6,281.58 = 3,405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.94x = 6,281.58 × 3,405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.94x = 21,388,905.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,388,905.53/4,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,108.48

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