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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.71, 6,210.97 and 2,498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.71, 6,210.97 and 2,498.88 is: 3,746.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.71 : 6,210.97 = 2,498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.71/6,210.97 = 2,498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.71x = 6,210.97 × 2,498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.71x = 15,520,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,520,429.84/4,142.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.44

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