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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.98, 6,287.76 and 2,804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.98, 6,287.76 and 2,804.54 is: 4,202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.98 : 6,287.76 = 2,804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.98/6,287.76 = 2,804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.98x = 6,287.76 × 2,804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.98x = 17,634,242.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,634,242.99/4,195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.65

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