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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.43, 6,283.02 and 2,499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.43, 6,283.02 and 2,499.77 is: 3,748.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.43 : 6,283.02 = 2,499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.43/6,283.02 = 2,499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.43x = 6,283.02 × 2,499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.43x = 15,706,104.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,706,104.91/4,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.98

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