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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.04, 6,430.72 and 2,440.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.04, 6,430.72 and 2,440.62 is: 3,655.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.04 : 6,430.72 = 2,440.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.04/6,430.72 = 2,440.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.04x = 6,430.72 × 2,440.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.04x = 15,694,943.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,694,943.85/4,294.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,655.05

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