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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,099.48, 6,144.35 and 2,322.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,099.48, 6,144.35 and 2,322.34 is: 3,480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,099.48 : 6,144.35 = 2,322.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,099.48/6,144.35 = 2,322.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,099.48x = 6,144.35 × 2,322.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,099.48x = 14,269,269.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269,269.78/4,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.75

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