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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.98, 6,383.94 and 2,920.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.98, 6,383.94 and 2,920.44 is: 4,380.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.98 : 6,383.94 = 2,920.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.98/6,383.94 = 2,920.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.98x = 6,383.94 × 2,920.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.98x = 18,643,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,643,913.73/4,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.64

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