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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,249.99, 6,376.74 and 2,299.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,249.99, 6,376.74 and 2,299.87 is: 3,450.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,249.99 : 6,376.74 = 2,299.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,249.99/6,376.74 = 2,299.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,249.99x = 6,376.74 × 2,299.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,249.99x = 14,665,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665,673.02/4,249.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.75

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