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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.79, 6,296.77 and 2,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.79, 6,296.77 and 2,117.46 is: 3,175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.79 : 6,296.77 = 2,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.79/6,296.77 = 2,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.79x = 6,296.77 × 2,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.79x = 13,333,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,333,169.05/4,198.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,175.48

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