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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,304.34, 6,451.10 and 2,329.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,304.34, 6,451.10 and 2,329.89 is: 3,491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,304.34 : 6,451.10 = 2,329.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,304.34/6,451.10 = 2,329.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,304.34x = 6,451.10 × 2,329.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,304.34x = 15,030,341.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030,341.73/4,304.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.90

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