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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.98, 6,450.96 and 2,324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.98, 6,450.96 and 2,324.62 is: 3,488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.98 : 6,450.96 = 2,324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.98/6,450.96 = 2,324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.98x = 6,450.96 × 2,324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.98x = 14,996,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,996,030.64/4,298.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.28

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