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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,194.75, 6,293.50 and 2,246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,194.75, 6,293.50 and 2,246.50 is: 3,370.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,194.75 : 6,293.50 = 2,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,194.75/6,293.50 = 2,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,194.75x = 6,293.50 × 2,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,194.75x = 14,138,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,138,347.75/4,194.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.49

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