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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.56, 6,269.54 and 2,329.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.56, 6,269.54 and 2,329.28 is: 3,494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.56 : 6,269.54 = 2,329.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.56/6,269.54 = 2,329.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.56x = 6,269.54 × 2,329.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.56x = 14,603,514.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,603,514.13/4,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.03

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