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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,204.65, 6,298.79 and 2,445.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,204.65, 6,298.79 and 2,445.33 is: 3,663.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,204.65 : 6,298.79 = 2,445.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,204.65/6,298.79 = 2,445.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,204.65x = 6,298.79 × 2,445.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,204.65x = 15,402,607.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,402,607.92/4,204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.23

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