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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,246.85, 6,373.17 and 2,598.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,246.85, 6,373.17 and 2,598.36 is: 3,899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,246.85 : 6,373.17 = 2,598.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,246.85/6,373.17 = 2,598.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,246.85x = 6,373.17 × 2,598.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,246.85x = 16,559,790.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,559,790.00/4,246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.32

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