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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.08, 6,280.82 and 2,238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.08, 6,280.82 and 2,238.36 is: 3,353.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.08 : 6,280.82 = 2,238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.08/6,280.82 = 2,238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.08x = 6,280.82 × 2,238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.08x = 14,058,736.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,058,736.26/4,192.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.64

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