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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.53, 6,298.10 and 1,424.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.53, 6,298.10 and 1,424.08 is: 2,136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.53 : 6,298.10 = 1,424.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.53/6,298.10 = 1,424.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.53x = 6,298.10 × 1,424.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.53x = 8,969,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,969,012.35/4,198.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.22

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