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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,296.72, 6,438.96 and 2,542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,296.72, 6,438.96 and 2,542.08 is: 3,809.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,296.72 : 6,438.96 = 2,542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,296.72/6,438.96 = 2,542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,296.72x = 6,438.96 × 2,542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,296.72x = 16,368,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,368,351.44/4,296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.50

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