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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.82, 6,289.56 and 2,463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.82, 6,289.56 and 2,463.26 is: 3,689.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.82 : 6,289.56 = 2,463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.82/6,289.56 = 2,463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.82x = 6,289.56 × 2,463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.82x = 15,492,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492,821.57/4,198.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.80

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