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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,311.42, 6,469.97 and 2,364.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,311.42, 6,469.97 and 2,364.99 is: 3,549.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,311.42 : 6,469.97 = 2,364.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,311.42/6,469.97 = 2,364.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,311.42x = 6,469.97 × 2,364.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,311.42x = 15,301,402.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,301,402.53/4,311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.04

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