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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.67, 6,449.98 and 2,547.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.67, 6,449.98 and 2,547.15 is: 3,821.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.67 : 6,449.98 = 2,547.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.67/6,449.98 = 2,547.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.67x = 6,449.98 × 2,547.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.67x = 16,429,040.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,429,040.78/4,298.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.89

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