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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,194.76, 6,287.82 and 2,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,194.76, 6,287.82 and 2,246.44 is: 3,367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,194.76 : 6,287.82 = 2,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,194.76/6,287.82 = 2,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,194.76x = 6,287.82 × 2,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,194.76x = 14,125,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,125,210.36/4,194.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.35

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