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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,348.24, 6,512.64 and 2,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,348.24, 6,512.64 and 2,399.20 is: 3,593.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,348.24 : 6,512.64 = 2,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,348.24/6,512.64 = 2,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,348.24x = 6,512.64 × 2,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,348.24x = 15,625,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,625,125.89/4,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.44

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