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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.29, 6,256.49 and 2,320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.29, 6,256.49 and 2,320.28 is: 3,482.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.29 : 6,256.49 = 2,320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.29/6,256.49 = 2,320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.29x = 6,256.49 × 2,320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.29x = 14,516,765.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,516,765.73/4,168.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.67

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