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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.85, 6,367.89 and 2,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.85, 6,367.89 and 2,401 is: 3,598.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.85 : 6,367.89 = 2,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.85/6,367.89 = 2,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.85x = 6,367.89 × 2,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.85x = 15,289,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,289,303.89/4,248.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,598.46

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