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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.04, 6,435.69 and 2,320.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.04, 6,435.69 and 2,320.03 is: 3,478.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.04 : 6,435.69 = 2,320.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.04/6,435.69 = 2,320.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.04x = 6,435.69 × 2,320.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.04x = 14,930,993.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,930,993.87/4,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.76

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