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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.88, 6,224.82 and 2,397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.88, 6,224.82 and 2,397.55 is: 3,596.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.88 : 6,224.82 = 2,397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.88/6,224.82 = 2,397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.88x = 6,224.82 × 2,397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.88x = 14,924,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,924,317.19/4,149.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,596.33

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