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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.08, 6,283.98 and 2,462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.08, 6,283.98 and 2,462.76 is: 3,689.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.08 : 6,283.98 = 2,462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.08/6,283.98 = 2,462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.08x = 6,283.98 × 2,462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.08x = 15,475,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,475,934.58/4,195.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.07

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