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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.69, 6,224.54 and 2,417.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.69, 6,224.54 and 2,417.10 is: 3,625.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.69 : 6,224.54 = 2,417.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.69/6,224.54 = 2,417.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.69x = 6,224.54 × 2,417.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.69x = 15,045,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,045,335.63/4,149.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.65

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