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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,275.92, 6,406.58 and 2,324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,275.92, 6,406.58 and 2,324.64 is: 3,482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,275.92 : 6,406.58 = 2,324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,275.92/6,406.58 = 2,324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,275.92x = 6,406.58 × 2,324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,275.92x = 14,892,992.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,892,992.13/4,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.99

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