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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,194.60, 6,293.34 and 2,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,194.60, 6,293.34 and 2,635.68 is: 3,954.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,194.60 : 6,293.34 = 2,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,194.60/6,293.34 = 2,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,194.60x = 6,293.34 × 2,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,194.60x = 16,587,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,587,230.37/4,194.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.42

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