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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.21, 6,289.09 and 2,343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.21, 6,289.09 and 2,343.71 is: 3,510.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.21 : 6,289.09 = 2,343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.21/6,289.09 = 2,343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.21x = 6,289.09 × 2,343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.21x = 14,739,812.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,739,812.99/4,198.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.98

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