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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,273.92, 6,403.58 and 2,322.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,273.92, 6,403.58 and 2,322.64 is: 3,479.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,273.92 : 6,403.58 = 2,322.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,273.92/6,403.58 = 2,322.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,273.92x = 6,403.58 × 2,322.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,273.92x = 14,873,211.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,873,211.05/4,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.99

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