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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.24, 6,239.70 and 2,498.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.24, 6,239.70 and 2,498.22 is: 3,737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.24 : 6,239.70 = 2,498.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.24/6,239.70 = 2,498.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.24x = 6,239.70 × 2,498.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.24x = 15,588,143.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,588,143.33/4,170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.95

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