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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.80, 6,434.40 and 2,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.80, 6,434.40 and 2,444.80 is: 3,664.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.80 : 6,434.40 = 2,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.80/6,434.40 = 2,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.80x = 6,434.40 × 2,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.80x = 15,730,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,730,821.12/4,292.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.47

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