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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.44, 6,301.94 and 2,449.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.44, 6,301.94 and 2,449.08 is: 3,666.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.44 : 6,301.94 = 2,449.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.44/6,301.94 = 2,449.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.44x = 6,301.94 × 2,449.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.44x = 15,433,955.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,433,955.22/4,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.51

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