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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.26, 6,291.57 and 2,248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.26, 6,291.57 and 2,248.94 is: 3,371.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.26 : 6,291.57 = 2,248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.26/6,291.57 = 2,248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.26x = 6,291.57 × 2,248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.26x = 14,149,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,149,363.44/4,197.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.10

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