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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.85, 6,292.50 and 2,348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.85, 6,292.50 and 2,348.16 is: 3,520.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.85 : 6,292.50 = 2,348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.85/6,292.50 = 2,348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.85x = 6,292.50 × 2,348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.85x = 14,775,796.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,775,796.80/4,196.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.69

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