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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,298.92, 6,452.60 and 2,109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,298.92, 6,452.60 and 2,109.24 is: 3,165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,298.92 : 6,452.60 = 2,109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,298.92/6,452.60 = 2,109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,298.92x = 6,452.60 × 2,109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,298.92x = 13,610,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,610,082.02/4,298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.93

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