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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.77, 6,291.47 and 2,350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.77, 6,291.47 and 2,350.19 is: 3,522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.77 : 6,291.47 = 2,350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.77/6,291.47 = 2,350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.77x = 6,291.47 × 2,350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.77x = 14,786,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,786,171.48/4,197.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.39

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