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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,194.60, 6,282.30 and 2,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,194.60, 6,282.30 and 2,140.20 is: 3,205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,194.60 : 6,282.30 = 2,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,194.60/6,282.30 = 2,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,194.60x = 6,282.30 × 2,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,194.60x = 13,445,378.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,445,378.46/4,194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.40

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