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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.84, 6,293.16 and 2,442.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.84, 6,293.16 and 2,442.42 is: 3,662.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.84 : 6,293.16 = 2,442.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.84/6,293.16 = 2,442.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.84x = 6,293.16 × 2,442.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.84x = 15,370,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,370,539.85/4,196.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.41

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