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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.99, 6,254.72 and 2,198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.99, 6,254.72 and 2,198.94 is: 3,291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.99 : 6,254.72 = 2,198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.99/6,254.72 = 2,198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.99x = 6,254.72 × 2,198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.99x = 13,753,754.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,753,754.00/4,177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.95

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