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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.84, 6,286.51 and 2,344.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.84, 6,286.51 and 2,344.15 is: 3,514.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.84 : 6,286.51 = 2,344.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.84/6,286.51 = 2,344.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.84x = 6,286.51 × 2,344.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.84x = 14,736,533.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,736,533.20/4,192.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.69

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