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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.91, 6,296.43 and 2,325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.91, 6,296.43 and 2,325.74 is: 3,486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.91 : 6,296.43 = 2,325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.91/6,296.43 = 2,325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.91x = 6,296.43 × 2,325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.91x = 14,643,854.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,643,854.06/4,199.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.70

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