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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.48, 6,373.74 and 2,299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.48, 6,373.74 and 2,299.64 is: 3,450.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.48 : 6,373.74 = 2,299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.48/6,373.74 = 2,299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.48x = 6,373.74 × 2,299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.48x = 14,657,307.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,657,307.45/4,247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.82

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