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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,398.95, 6,598.62 and 2,449.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,398.95, 6,598.62 and 2,449.68 is: 3,674.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,398.95 : 6,598.62 = 2,449.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,398.95/6,598.62 = 2,449.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,398.95x = 6,598.62 × 2,449.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,398.95x = 16,164,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,164,507.44/4,398.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.63

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