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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,330.86, 6,498.09 and 2,382.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,330.86, 6,498.09 and 2,382.90 is: 3,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,330.86 : 6,498.09 = 2,382.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,330.86/6,498.09 = 2,382.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,330.86x = 6,498.09 × 2,382.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,330.86x = 15,484,298.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,484,298.66/4,330.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.34

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