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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,164.48, 6,256.44 and 2,434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,164.48, 6,256.44 and 2,434.32 is: 3,657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,164.48 : 6,256.44 = 2,434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,164.48/6,256.44 = 2,434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,164.48x = 6,256.44 × 2,434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,164.48x = 15,230,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,230,177.02/4,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.16

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