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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.59, 6,295.78 and 2,444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.59, 6,295.78 and 2,444.17 is: 3,665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.59 : 6,295.78 = 2,444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.59/6,295.78 = 2,444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.59x = 6,295.78 × 2,444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.59x = 15,387,956.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,387,956.60/4,198.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.03

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