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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,299.34, 6,449.58 and 2,108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,299.34, 6,449.58 and 2,108.14 is: 3,162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,299.34 : 6,449.58 = 2,108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,299.34/6,449.58 = 2,108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,299.34x = 6,449.58 × 2,108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,299.34x = 13,596,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,596,617.58/4,299.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.49

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