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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,188.58, 6,282.88 and 2,456.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,188.58, 6,282.88 and 2,456.26 is: 3,684.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,188.58 : 6,282.88 = 2,456.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,188.58/6,282.88 = 2,456.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,188.58x = 6,282.88 × 2,456.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,188.58x = 15,432,386.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,432,386.83/4,188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.40

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