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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,252.16, 6,366.96 and 2,298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,252.16, 6,366.96 and 2,298.32 is: 3,441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,252.16 : 6,366.96 = 2,298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,252.16/6,366.96 = 2,298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,252.16x = 6,366.96 × 2,298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,252.16x = 14,633,311.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,633,311.51/4,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.38

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