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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.12, 6,292.84 and 2,349.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.12, 6,292.84 and 2,349.51 is: 3,522.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.12 : 6,292.84 = 2,349.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.12/6,292.84 = 2,349.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.12x = 6,292.84 × 2,349.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.12x = 14,785,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,785,090.51/4,197.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.68

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