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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.60, 6,287.40 and 2,247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.60, 6,287.40 and 2,247.60 is: 3,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.60 : 6,287.40 = 2,247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.60/6,287.40 = 2,247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.60x = 6,287.40 × 2,247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.60x = 14,131,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,131,560.24/4,191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.40

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