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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,278.59, 6,417.88 and 2,326.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,278.59, 6,417.88 and 2,326.69 is: 3,490.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,278.59 : 6,417.88 = 2,326.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,278.59/6,417.88 = 2,326.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,278.59x = 6,417.88 × 2,326.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,278.59x = 14,932,417.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,932,417.22/4,278.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.03

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