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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.80, 6,286.20 and 2,242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.80, 6,286.20 and 2,242.48 is: 3,363.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.80 : 6,286.20 = 2,242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.80/6,286.20 = 2,242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.80x = 6,286.20 × 2,242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.80x = 14,096,677.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,096,677.78/4,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.72

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