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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.08, 6,293.19 and 2,546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.08, 6,293.19 and 2,546.71 is: 3,819.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.08 : 6,293.19 = 2,546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.08/6,293.19 = 2,546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.08x = 6,293.19 × 2,546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.08x = 16,026,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,026,929.90/4,196.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.50

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