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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.12, 6,291.35 and 2,348.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.12, 6,291.35 and 2,348.51 is: 3,521.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.12 : 6,291.35 = 2,348.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.12/6,291.35 = 2,348.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.12x = 6,291.35 × 2,348.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.12x = 14,775,286.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,775,286.65/4,196.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.18

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