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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.32, 6,441.57 and 2,444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.32, 6,441.57 and 2,444.49 is: 3,664.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.32 : 6,441.57 = 2,444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.32/6,441.57 = 2,444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.32x = 6,441.57 × 2,444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.32x = 15,746,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,746,353.45/4,297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.23

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