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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.52, 6,404.70 and 2,320.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.52, 6,404.70 and 2,320.04 is: 3,481.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.52 : 6,404.70 = 2,320.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.52/6,404.70 = 2,320.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.52x = 6,404.70 × 2,320.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.52x = 14,859,160.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,859,160.19/4,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.10

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