Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,236.12, 6,354.18 and 1,926
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 4,236.12, 6,354.18 and 1,926 is: 2,889
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
4,236.12 : 6,354.18 = 1,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
4,236.12/6,354.18 = 1,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
4,236.12x = 6,354.18 × 1,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
4,236.12x = 12,238,150.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,238,150.68/4,236.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,889
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