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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.89, 6,444.82 and 2,320.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.89, 6,444.82 and 2,320.53 is: 3,482.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.89 : 6,444.82 = 2,320.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.89/6,444.82 = 2,320.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.89x = 6,444.82 × 2,320.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.89x = 14,955,366.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,955,366.10/4,294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.13

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