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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.80, 6,296.40 and 2,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.80, 6,296.40 and 2,248.80 is: 3,377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.80 : 6,296.40 = 2,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.80/6,296.40 = 2,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.80x = 6,296.40 × 2,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.80x = 14,159,344.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,159,344.32/4,192.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.06

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