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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,329.48, 6,490.98 and 2,379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,329.48, 6,490.98 and 2,379 is: 3,566.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,329.48 : 6,490.98 = 2,379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,329.48/6,490.98 = 2,379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,329.48x = 6,490.98 × 2,379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,329.48x = 15,442,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,041.42/4,329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.72

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