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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,290.03, 6,429.42 and 2,208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,290.03, 6,429.42 and 2,208.24 is: 3,309.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,290.03 : 6,429.42 = 2,208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,290.03/6,429.42 = 2,208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,290.03x = 6,429.42 × 2,208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,290.03x = 14,197,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,197,702.42/4,290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.46

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