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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.23, 6,404.54 and 2,298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.23, 6,404.54 and 2,298.92 is: 3,446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.23 : 6,404.54 = 2,298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.23/6,404.54 = 2,298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.23x = 6,404.54 × 2,298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.23x = 14,723,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,723,490.20/4,272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.33

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