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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.58, 6,442.47 and 2,450.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.58, 6,442.47 and 2,450.70 is: 3,672.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.58 : 6,442.47 = 2,450.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.58/6,442.47 = 2,450.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.58x = 6,442.47 × 2,450.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.58x = 15,788,561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,788,561.23/4,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.97

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