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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.94, 6,371.86 and 2,193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.94, 6,371.86 and 2,193.50 is: 3,291.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.94 : 6,371.86 = 2,193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.94/6,371.86 = 2,193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.94x = 6,371.86 × 2,193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.94x = 13,976,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,976,674.91/4,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.00

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