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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.48, 6,446.76 and 2,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.48, 6,446.76 and 2,105 is: 3,157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.48 : 6,446.76 = 2,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.48/6,446.76 = 2,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.48x = 6,446.76 × 2,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.48x = 13,570,429.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,570,429.80/4,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.03

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