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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.42, 6,136.60 and 2,450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.42, 6,136.60 and 2,450.28 is: 3,669.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.42 : 6,136.60 = 2,450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.42/6,136.60 = 2,450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.42x = 6,136.60 × 2,450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.42x = 15,036,388.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,036,388.25/4,097.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.72

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