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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.48, 6,398.26 and 1,798.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.48, 6,398.26 and 1,798.74 is: 2,698.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.48 : 6,398.26 = 1,798.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.48/6,398.26 = 1,798.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.48x = 6,398.26 × 1,798.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.48x = 11,508,806.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,508,806.19/4,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,698.13

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