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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.04, 6,448.05 and 2,450.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.04, 6,448.05 and 2,450.07 is: 3,675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.04 : 6,448.05 = 2,450.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.04/6,448.05 = 2,450.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.04x = 6,448.05 × 2,450.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.04x = 15,798,173.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,798,173.86/4,298.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.67

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