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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.69, 6,442.63 and 2,324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.69, 6,442.63 and 2,324.25 is: 3,483.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.69 : 6,442.63 = 2,324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.69/6,442.63 = 2,324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.69x = 6,442.63 × 2,324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.69x = 14,974,276.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,974,276.97/4,298.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,483.45

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