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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.56, 6,288.49 and 2,342.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.56, 6,288.49 and 2,342.89 is: 3,515.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.56 : 6,288.49 = 2,342.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.56/6,288.49 = 2,342.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.56x = 6,288.49 × 2,342.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.56x = 14,733,239.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,733,239.33/4,190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,515.82

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