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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,299.48, 6,451.71 and 2,325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,299.48, 6,451.71 and 2,325.12 is: 3,489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,299.48 : 6,451.71 = 2,325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,299.48/6,451.71 = 2,325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,299.48x = 6,451.71 × 2,325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,299.48x = 15,000,999.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,000,999.96/4,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.03

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