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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.10, 6,455.83 and 2,326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.10, 6,455.83 and 2,326.91 is: 3,491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.10 : 6,455.83 = 2,326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.10/6,455.83 = 2,326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.10x = 6,455.83 × 2,326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.10x = 15,022,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,022,135.39/4,302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.81

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