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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,293.82, 6,440.73 and 2,344.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,293.82, 6,440.73 and 2,344.96 is: 3,517.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,293.82 : 6,440.73 = 2,344.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,293.82/6,440.73 = 2,344.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,293.82x = 6,440.73 × 2,344.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,293.82x = 15,103,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,103,254.22/4,293.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.44

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