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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.41, 6,285.20 and 2,959.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.41, 6,285.20 and 2,959.22 is: 4,439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.41 : 6,285.20 = 2,959.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.41/6,285.20 = 2,959.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.41x = 6,285.20 × 2,959.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.41x = 18,599,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,599,290.46/4,189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.60

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