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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,295.62, 6,445.25 and 2,104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,295.62, 6,445.25 and 2,104.37 is: 3,157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,295.62 : 6,445.25 = 2,104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,295.62/6,445.25 = 2,104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,295.62x = 6,445.25 × 2,104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,295.62x = 13,563,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,563,190.74/4,295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.45

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