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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.61, 6,287.62 and 2,245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.61, 6,287.62 and 2,245.32 is: 3,364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.61 : 6,287.62 = 2,245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.61/6,287.62 = 2,245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.61x = 6,287.62 × 2,245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.61x = 14,117,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117,718.94/4,196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,364.08

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