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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.87, 6,292.47 and 2,349.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.87, 6,292.47 and 2,349.26 is: 3,522.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.87 : 6,292.47 = 2,349.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.87/6,292.47 = 2,349.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.87x = 6,292.47 × 2,349.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.87x = 14,782,636.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,782,636.33/4,196.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.30

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