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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.23, 6,297.47 and 2,250.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.23, 6,297.47 and 2,250.43 is: 3,375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.23 : 6,297.47 = 2,250.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.23/6,297.47 = 2,250.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.23x = 6,297.47 × 2,250.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.23x = 14,172,038.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172,038.61/4,198.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.72

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