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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.58, 6,434.24 and 2,445.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.58, 6,434.24 and 2,445.74 is: 3,663.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.58 : 6,434.24 = 2,445.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.58/6,434.24 = 2,445.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.58x = 6,434.24 × 2,445.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.58x = 15,736,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,736,478.14/4,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.41

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