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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,188.43, 6,281.52 and 2,498.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,188.43, 6,281.52 and 2,498.77 is: 3,747.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,188.43 : 6,281.52 = 2,498.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,188.43/6,281.52 = 2,498.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,188.43x = 6,281.52 × 2,498.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,188.43x = 15,696,073.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,696,073.73/4,188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.48

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