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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.36, 6,362.28 and 2,194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.36, 6,362.28 and 2,194.80 is: 3,289.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.36 : 6,362.28 = 2,194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.36/6,362.28 = 2,194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.36x = 6,362.28 × 2,194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.36x = 13,963,932.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,963,932.14/4,245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.22

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