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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.69, 6,296.21 and 2,445.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.69, 6,296.21 and 2,445.45 is: 3,667.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.69 : 6,296.21 = 2,445.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.69/6,296.21 = 2,445.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.69x = 6,296.21 × 2,445.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.69x = 15,397,041.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397,041.38/4,198.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.11

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