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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,268.94, 6,403.29 and 2,324.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,268.94, 6,403.29 and 2,324.94 is: 3,487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,268.94 : 6,403.29 = 2,324.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,268.94/6,403.29 = 2,324.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,268.94x = 6,403.29 × 2,324.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,268.94x = 14,887,265.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,887,265.05/4,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.34

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