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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.44, 6,288.31 and 2,342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.44, 6,288.31 and 2,342.77 is: 3,515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.44 : 6,288.31 = 2,342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.44/6,288.31 = 2,342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.44x = 6,288.31 × 2,342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.44x = 14,732,020.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,732,020.86/4,190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.63

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