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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.52, 6,437.90 and 2,321.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.52, 6,437.90 and 2,321.08 is: 3,478.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.52 : 6,437.90 = 2,321.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.52/6,437.90 = 2,321.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.52x = 6,437.90 × 2,321.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.52x = 14,942,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,942,870.64/4,295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.71

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