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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.52, 6,396.76 and 2,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.52, 6,396.76 and 2,329 is: 3,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.52 : 6,396.76 = 2,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.52/6,396.76 = 2,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.52x = 6,396.76 × 2,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.52x = 14,898,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,898,054.04/4,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.49

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