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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.90, 6,274.20 and 2,546.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.90, 6,274.20 and 2,546.60 is: 3,812.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.90 : 6,274.20 = 2,546.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.90/6,274.20 = 2,546.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.90x = 6,274.20 × 2,546.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.90x = 15,977,877.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,977,877.72/4,190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.52

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