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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.48, 6,298.08 and 2,251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.48, 6,298.08 and 2,251.48 is: 3,379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.48 : 6,298.08 = 2,251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.48/6,298.08 = 2,251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.48x = 6,298.08 × 2,251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.48x = 14,179,958.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,179,958.41/4,195.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.82

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