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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.81, 6,370.06 and 2,398.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.81, 6,370.06 and 2,398.01 is: 3,593.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.81 : 6,370.06 = 2,398.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.81/6,370.06 = 2,398.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.81x = 6,370.06 × 2,398.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.81x = 15,275,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,275,487.19/4,250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.55

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