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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,203.88, 6,299.36 and 2,449.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,203.88, 6,299.36 and 2,449.42 is: 3,670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,203.88 : 6,299.36 = 2,449.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,203.88/6,299.36 = 2,449.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,203.88x = 6,299.36 × 2,449.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,203.88x = 15,429,778.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,429,778.37/4,203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.37

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