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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.88, 6,435.89 and 2,832.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.88, 6,435.89 and 2,832.59 is: 4,241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.88 : 6,435.89 = 2,832.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.88/6,435.89 = 2,832.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.88x = 6,435.89 × 2,832.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.88x = 18,230,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,230,250.20/4,297.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.68

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