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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.48, 6,442.26 and 2,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.48, 6,442.26 and 2,102 is: 3,152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.48 : 6,442.26 = 2,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.48/6,442.26 = 2,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.48x = 6,442.26 × 2,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.48x = 13,541,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,541,630.52/4,295.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.53

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