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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,188.96, 6,276.36 and 2,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,188.96, 6,276.36 and 2,339 is: 3,504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,188.96 : 6,276.36 = 2,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,188.96/6,276.36 = 2,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,188.96x = 6,276.36 × 2,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,188.96x = 14,680,406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,680,406.04/4,188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.55

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