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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,293.68, 6,441.21 and 2,102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,293.68, 6,441.21 and 2,102.58 is: 3,154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,293.68 : 6,441.21 = 2,102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,293.68/6,441.21 = 2,102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,293.68x = 6,441.21 × 2,102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,293.68x = 13,543,159.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,543,159.32/4,293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.21

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