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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.96, 6,435.65 and 2,319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.96, 6,435.65 and 2,319.66 is: 3,477.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.96 : 6,435.65 = 2,319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.96/6,435.65 = 2,319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.96x = 6,435.65 × 2,319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.96x = 14,928,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,928,525.68/4,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,477.45

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