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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.08, 6,297.69 and 2,549.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.08, 6,297.69 and 2,549.71 is: 3,824.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.08 : 6,297.69 = 2,549.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.08/6,297.69 = 2,549.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.08x = 6,297.69 × 2,549.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.08x = 16,057,283.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,057,283.17/4,199.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.00

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