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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.52, 6,442.39 and 2,324.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.52, 6,442.39 and 2,324.07 is: 3,483.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.52 : 6,442.39 = 2,324.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.52/6,442.39 = 2,324.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.52x = 6,442.39 × 2,324.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.52x = 14,972,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,972,537.04/4,298.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.19

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