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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.90, 6,292.61 and 2,348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.90, 6,292.61 and 2,348.22 is: 3,520.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.90 : 6,292.61 = 2,348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.90/6,292.61 = 2,348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.90x = 6,292.61 × 2,348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.90x = 14,776,432.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,776,432.65/4,196.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.80

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