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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,452.29, 6,143.96 and 2,435.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,452.29, 6,143.96 and 2,435.65 is: 3,361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,452.29 : 6,143.96 = 2,435.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,452.29/6,143.96 = 2,435.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,452.29x = 6,143.96 × 2,435.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,452.29x = 14,964,547.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,964,547.76/4,452.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,361.09

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