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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.27, 6,445.31 and 2,320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.27, 6,445.31 and 2,320.86 is: 3,482.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.27 : 6,445.31 = 2,320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.27/6,445.31 = 2,320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.27x = 6,445.31 × 2,320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.27x = 14,958,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,958,674.73/4,295.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.59

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