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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.96, 6,402.72 and 2,327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.96, 6,402.72 and 2,327.04 is: 3,486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.96 : 6,402.72 = 2,327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.96/6,402.72 = 2,327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.96x = 6,402.72 × 2,327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.96x = 14,899,385.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,899,385.55/4,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.90

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