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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.59, 6,297.28 and 2,445.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.59, 6,297.28 and 2,445.17 is: 3,666.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.59 : 6,297.28 = 2,445.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.59/6,297.28 = 2,445.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.59x = 6,297.28 × 2,445.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.59x = 15,397,920.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,397,920.14/4,199.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.53

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