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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.28, 6,441.36 and 2,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.28, 6,441.36 and 2,103 is: 3,152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.28 : 6,441.36 = 2,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.28/6,441.36 = 2,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.28x = 6,441.36 × 2,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.28x = 13,546,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,546,180.08/4,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.27

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