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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.64, 6,288.24 and 2,338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.64, 6,288.24 and 2,338.04 is: 3,509.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.64 : 6,288.24 = 2,338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.64/6,288.24 = 2,338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.64x = 6,288.24 × 2,338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.64x = 14,702,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,702,156.65/4,189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.17

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