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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.30, 6,493.94 and 2,248.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.30, 6,493.94 and 2,248.23 is: 3,372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.30 : 6,493.94 = 2,248.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.30/6,493.94 = 2,248.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.30x = 6,493.94 × 2,248.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.30x = 14,599,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,599,859.49/4,329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.34

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