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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.73, 6,484.50 and 2,602.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.73, 6,484.50 and 2,602.29 is: 3,903.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.73 : 6,484.50 = 2,602.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.73/6,484.50 = 2,602.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.73x = 6,484.50 × 2,602.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.73x = 16,874,549.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,874,549.51/4,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.68

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