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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,299.82, 6,449.83 and 2,437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,299.82, 6,449.83 and 2,437.63 is: 3,656.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,299.82 : 6,449.83 = 2,437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,299.82/6,449.83 = 2,437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,299.82x = 6,449.83 × 2,437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,299.82x = 15,722,276.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,722,276.88/4,299.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.50

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