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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,293.92, 6,430.56 and 2,341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,293.92, 6,430.56 and 2,341.28 is: 3,506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,293.92 : 6,430.56 = 2,341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,293.92/6,430.56 = 2,341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,293.92x = 6,430.56 × 2,341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,293.92x = 15,055,741.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,055,741.52/4,293.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,506.29

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