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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.30, 6,441.60 and 2,649.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.30, 6,441.60 and 2,649.38 is: 3,973.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.30 : 6,441.60 = 2,649.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.30/6,441.60 = 2,649.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.30x = 6,441.60 × 2,649.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.30x = 17,066,246.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066,246.21/4,295.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.24

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