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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,232.92, 6,347.35 and 2,429.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,232.92, 6,347.35 and 2,429.53 is: 3,643.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,232.92 : 6,347.35 = 2,429.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,232.92/6,347.35 = 2,429.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,232.92x = 6,347.35 × 2,429.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,232.92x = 15,421,077.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,421,077.25/4,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.13

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