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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.67, 6,439.59 and 2,444.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.67, 6,439.59 and 2,444.22 is: 3,661.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.67 : 6,439.59 = 2,444.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.67/6,439.59 = 2,444.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.67x = 6,439.59 × 2,444.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.67x = 15,739,774.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,739,774.67/4,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.55

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