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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.35, 6,371.72 and 2,398.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.35, 6,371.72 and 2,398.85 is: 3,593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.35 : 6,371.72 = 2,398.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.35/6,371.72 = 2,398.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.35x = 6,371.72 × 2,398.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.35x = 15,284,788.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284,788.53/4,253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.59

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