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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.72, 6,447.92 and 2,321.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.72, 6,447.92 and 2,321.30 is: 3,481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.72 : 6,447.92 = 2,321.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.72/6,447.92 = 2,321.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.72x = 6,447.92 × 2,321.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.72x = 14,967,556.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,967,556.70/4,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.86

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