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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.21, 6,278.46 and 2,462.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.21, 6,278.46 and 2,462.05 is: 3,687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.21 : 6,278.46 = 2,462.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.21/6,278.46 = 2,462.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.21x = 6,278.46 × 2,462.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.21x = 15,457,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,457,882.44/4,192.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,687.29

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