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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.84, 6,363.81 and 2,294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.84, 6,363.81 and 2,294.64 is: 3,439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.84 : 6,363.81 = 2,294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.84/6,363.81 = 2,294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.84x = 6,363.81 × 2,294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.84x = 14,602,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,602,652.98/4,245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.28

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