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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,290.64, 6,438.40 and 2,316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,290.64, 6,438.40 and 2,316.25 is: 3,475.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,290.64 : 6,438.40 = 2,316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,290.64/6,438.40 = 2,316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,290.64x = 6,438.40 × 2,316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,290.64x = 14,912,910.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,912,910.04/4,290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.68

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