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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.92, 6,287.52 and 2,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.92, 6,287.52 and 2,342.24 is: 3,514.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.92 : 6,287.52 = 2,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.92/6,287.52 = 2,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.92x = 6,287.52 × 2,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.92x = 14,726,912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,726,912.74/4,189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.85

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