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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,289.28, 6,435.20 and 2,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,289.28, 6,435.20 and 2,464 is: 3,696.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,289.28 : 6,435.20 = 2,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,289.28/6,435.20 = 2,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,289.28x = 6,435.20 × 2,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,289.28x = 15,856,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,856,332.80/4,289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.74

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