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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,156.79, 6,225.27 and 2,398.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,156.79, 6,225.27 and 2,398.09 is: 3,591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,156.79 : 6,225.27 = 2,398.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,156.79/6,225.27 = 2,398.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,156.79x = 6,225.27 × 2,398.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,156.79x = 14,928,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,928,757.73/4,156.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,591.41

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