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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.48, 6,286.87 and 2,341.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.48, 6,286.87 and 2,341.81 is: 3,514.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.48 : 6,286.87 = 2,341.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.48/6,286.87 = 2,341.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.48x = 6,286.87 × 2,341.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.48x = 14,722,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,722,660.27/4,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.19

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