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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,188.79, 6,273.15 and 2,335.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,188.79, 6,273.15 and 2,335.30 is: 3,497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,188.79 : 6,273.15 = 2,335.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,188.79/6,273.15 = 2,335.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,188.79x = 6,273.15 × 2,335.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,188.79x = 14,649,687.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,649,687.20/4,188.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.36

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