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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.63, 6,439.56 and 2,322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.63, 6,439.56 and 2,322.18 is: 3,480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.63 : 6,439.56 = 2,322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.63/6,439.56 = 2,322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.63x = 6,439.56 × 2,322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.63x = 14,953,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,953,817.44/4,296.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.36

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