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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.26, 6,291.28 and 2,114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.26, 6,291.28 and 2,114.74 is: 3,170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.26 : 6,291.28 = 2,114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.26/6,291.28 = 2,114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.26x = 6,291.28 × 2,114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.26x = 13,304,421.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,304,421.47/4,196.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.54

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