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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.37, 6,357.96 and 2,598.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.37, 6,357.96 and 2,598.48 is: 3,889.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.37 : 6,357.96 = 2,598.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.37/6,357.96 = 2,598.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.37x = 6,357.96 × 2,598.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.37x = 16,521,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,521,031.90/4,247.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.71

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