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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.48, 6,299.36 and 2,248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.48, 6,299.36 and 2,248.16 is: 3,374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.48 : 6,299.36 = 2,248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.48/6,299.36 = 2,248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.48x = 6,299.36 × 2,248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.48x = 14,161,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,161,969.18/4,196.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.73

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