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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.98, 6,276.36 and 2,338.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.98, 6,276.36 and 2,338.98 is: 3,506.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.98 : 6,276.36 = 2,338.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.98/6,276.36 = 2,338.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.98x = 6,276.36 × 2,338.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.98x = 14,680,280.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,680,280.51/4,186.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.17

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