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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,541.16, 6,802.36 and 2,194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,541.16, 6,802.36 and 2,194.26 is: 3,286.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,541.16 : 6,802.36 = 2,194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,541.16/6,802.36 = 2,194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,541.16x = 6,802.36 × 2,194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,541.16x = 14,926,146.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,926,146.45/4,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.86

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