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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.56, 9,448.08 and 1,681.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.56, 9,448.08 and 1,681.56 is: 2,522.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.56 : 9,448.08 = 1,681.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.56/9,448.08 = 1,681.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.56x = 9,448.08 × 1,681.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.56x = 15,887,513.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,887,513.40/6,298.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.40

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