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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.99, 6,413.58 and 2,194.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.99, 6,413.58 and 2,194.83 is: 3,292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.99 : 6,413.58 = 2,194.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.99/6,413.58 = 2,194.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.99x = 6,413.58 × 2,194.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.99x = 14,076,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,076,717.79/4,275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.04

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