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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.62, 6,287.28 and 2,343.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.62, 6,287.28 and 2,343.96 is: 3,512.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.62 : 6,287.28 = 2,343.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.62/6,287.28 = 2,343.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.62x = 6,287.28 × 2,343.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.62x = 14,737,132.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,737,132.83/4,195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.50

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