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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.94, 6,370.35 and 2,192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.94, 6,370.35 and 2,192.50 is: 3,289.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.94 : 6,370.35 = 2,192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.94/6,370.35 = 2,192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.94x = 6,370.35 × 2,192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.94x = 13,966,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,966,992.38/4,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.49

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