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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,323.46, 6,478.92 and 2,347.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,323.46, 6,478.92 and 2,347.42 is: 3,517.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,323.46 : 6,478.92 = 2,347.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,323.46/6,478.92 = 2,347.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,323.46x = 6,478.92 × 2,347.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,323.46x = 15,208,746.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208,746.39/4,323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.73

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