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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,293.07, 6,439.61 and 2,344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,293.07, 6,439.61 and 2,344.21 is: 3,516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,293.07 : 6,439.61 = 2,344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,293.07/6,439.61 = 2,344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,293.07x = 6,439.61 × 2,344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,293.07x = 15,095,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,095,798.16/4,293.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,516.32

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