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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.94, 6,444.50 and 2,102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.94, 6,444.50 and 2,102.49 is: 3,154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.94 : 6,444.50 = 2,102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.94/6,444.50 = 2,102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.94x = 6,444.50 × 2,102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.94x = 13,549,486.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,549,486.29/4,294.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.76

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