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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.92, 6,436.56 and 2,345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.92, 6,436.56 and 2,345.28 is: 3,512.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.92 : 6,436.56 = 2,345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.92/6,436.56 = 2,345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.92x = 6,436.56 × 2,345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.92x = 15,095,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,095,535.44/4,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.29

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