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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.73, 6,370.74 and 2,498.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.73, 6,370.74 and 2,498.29 is: 3,740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.73 : 6,370.74 = 2,498.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.73/6,370.74 = 2,498.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.73x = 6,370.74 × 2,498.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.73x = 15,915,956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,915,956.03/4,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.77

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