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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.69, 6,286.38 and 2,461.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.69, 6,286.38 and 2,461.13 is: 3,686.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.69 : 6,286.38 = 2,461.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.69/6,286.38 = 2,461.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.69x = 6,286.38 × 2,461.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.69x = 15,471,598.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,471,598.41/4,196.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.62

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