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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.88, 6,226.32 and 2,398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.88, 6,226.32 and 2,398.56 is: 3,597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.88 : 6,226.32 = 2,398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.88/6,226.32 = 2,398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.88x = 6,226.32 × 2,398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.88x = 14,934,202.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,934,202.10/4,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,597.84

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