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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.59, 6,283.52 and 2,465.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.59, 6,283.52 and 2,465.43 is: 3,692.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.59 : 6,283.52 = 2,465.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.59/6,283.52 = 2,465.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.59x = 6,283.52 × 2,465.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.59x = 15,491,578.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,491,578.71/4,195.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.35

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