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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,300.31, 6,451.38 and 2,325.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,300.31, 6,451.38 and 2,325.94 is: 3,489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,300.31 : 6,451.38 = 2,325.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,300.31/6,451.38 = 2,325.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,300.31x = 6,451.38 × 2,325.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,300.31x = 15,005,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,005,506.67/4,300.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.40

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