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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302, 6,442.60 and 2,447.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302, 6,442.60 and 2,447.49 is: 3,665.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302 : 6,442.60 = 2,447.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302/6,442.60 = 2,447.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302x = 6,442.60 × 2,447.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302x = 15,768,199.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,768,199.07/4,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.32

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