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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.21, 6,282.96 and 2,465.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.21, 6,282.96 and 2,465.05 is: 3,691.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.21 : 6,282.96 = 2,465.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.21/6,282.96 = 2,465.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.21x = 6,282.96 × 2,465.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.21x = 15,487,810.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,487,810.55/4,195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.78

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