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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.91, 6,450.20 and 2,348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.91, 6,450.20 and 2,348.84 is: 3,524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.91 : 6,450.20 = 2,348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.91/6,450.20 = 2,348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.91x = 6,450.20 × 2,348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.91x = 15,150,467.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,150,467.96/4,298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,524.25

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