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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,642.04, 6,955.24 and 2,298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,642.04, 6,955.24 and 2,298.92 is: 3,444.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,642.04 : 6,955.24 = 2,298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,642.04/6,955.24 = 2,298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,642.04x = 6,955.24 × 2,298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,642.04x = 15,989,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,989,540.34/4,642.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.51

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