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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.39, 6,445.57 and 2,321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.39, 6,445.57 and 2,321.03 is: 3,482.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.39 : 6,445.57 = 2,321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.39/6,445.57 = 2,321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.39x = 6,445.57 × 2,321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.39x = 14,960,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,960,317.50/4,295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.88

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