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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.34, 6,279.15 and 3,368.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.34, 6,279.15 and 3,368.54 is: 5,048.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.34 : 6,279.15 = 3,368.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.34/6,279.15 = 3,368.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.34x = 6,279.15 × 3,368.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.34x = 21,151,567.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,151,567.94/4,189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,048.90

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