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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.70, 6,295.05 and 2,249.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.70, 6,295.05 and 2,249.82 is: 3,374.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.70 : 6,295.05 = 2,249.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.70/6,295.05 = 2,249.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.70x = 6,295.05 × 2,249.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.70x = 14,162,729.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162,729.39/4,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.73

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