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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.93, 6,224.95 and 2,417.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.93, 6,224.95 and 2,417.34 is: 3,626.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.93 : 6,224.95 = 2,417.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.93/6,224.95 = 2,417.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.93x = 6,224.95 × 2,417.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.93x = 15,047,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,047,847.00/4,149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.05

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