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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.81, 6,289.57 and 2,463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.81, 6,289.57 and 2,463.25 is: 3,689.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.81 : 6,289.57 = 2,463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.81/6,289.57 = 2,463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.81x = 6,289.57 × 2,463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.81x = 15,492,783.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492,783.30/4,198.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.80

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