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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.38, 6,440.91 and 2,074.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.38, 6,440.91 and 2,074.81 is: 3,109.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.38 : 6,440.91 = 2,074.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.38/6,440.91 = 2,074.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.38x = 6,440.91 × 2,074.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.38x = 13,363,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,363,664.48/4,298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.00

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