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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.64, 6,285.46 and 2,959.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.64, 6,285.46 and 2,959.42 is: 4,439.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.64 : 6,285.46 = 2,959.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.64/6,285.46 = 2,959.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.64x = 6,285.46 × 2,959.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.64x = 18,601,316.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,601,316.03/4,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.84

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