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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,299.89, 6,440.72 and 2,450.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,299.89, 6,440.72 and 2,450.05 is: 3,669.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,299.89 : 6,440.72 = 2,450.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,299.89/6,440.72 = 2,450.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,299.89x = 6,440.72 × 2,450.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,299.89x = 15,780,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,780,057.68/4,299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.88

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