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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.70, 6,296.85 and 2,144.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.70, 6,296.85 and 2,144.70 is: 3,217.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.70 : 6,296.85 = 2,144.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.70/6,296.85 = 2,144.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.70x = 6,296.85 × 2,144.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.70x = 13,504,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,504,854.20/4,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.97

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