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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.90, 6,449.32 and 2,323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.90, 6,449.32 and 2,323.52 is: 3,486.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.90 : 6,449.32 = 2,323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.90/6,449.32 = 2,323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.90x = 6,449.32 × 2,323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.90x = 14,985,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,985,124.01/4,297.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.62

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