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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.39, 6,239.49 and 1,698.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.39, 6,239.49 and 1,698.94 is: 2,546.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.39 : 6,239.49 = 1,698.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.39/6,239.49 = 1,698.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.39x = 6,239.49 × 1,698.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.39x = 10,600,519.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,600,519.14/4,162.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,546.74

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