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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.96, 6,438.81 and 2,101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.96, 6,438.81 and 2,101.10 is: 3,151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.96 : 6,438.81 = 2,101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.96/6,438.81 = 2,101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.96x = 6,438.81 × 2,101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.96x = 13,528,551.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,528,551.50/4,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.34

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