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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.61, 6,297.91 and 2,254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.61, 6,297.91 and 2,254.61 is: 3,381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.61 : 6,297.91 = 2,254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.61/6,297.91 = 2,254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.61x = 6,297.91 × 2,254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.61x = 14,199,340.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,199,340.97/4,198.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.91

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