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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,299.55, 6,449.49 and 2,326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,299.55, 6,449.49 and 2,326.73 is: 3,490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,299.55 : 6,449.49 = 2,326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,299.55/6,449.49 = 2,326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,299.55x = 6,449.49 × 2,326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,299.55x = 15,006,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006,189.62/4,299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.18

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