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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.84, 6,287.76 and 2,459.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.84, 6,287.76 and 2,459.52 is: 3,689.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.84 : 6,287.76 = 2,459.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.84/6,287.76 = 2,459.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.84x = 6,287.76 × 2,459.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.84x = 15,464,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,464,871.48/4,191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.28

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