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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,097.28, 6,146.08 and 2,329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,097.28, 6,146.08 and 2,329.68 is: 3,494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,097.28 : 6,146.08 = 2,329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,097.28/6,146.08 = 2,329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,097.28x = 6,146.08 × 2,329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,097.28x = 14,318,399.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,318,399.65/4,097.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.61

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