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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,300.83, 6,446.99 and 2,075.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,300.83, 6,446.99 and 2,075.56 is: 3,111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,300.83 : 6,446.99 = 2,075.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,300.83/6,446.99 = 2,075.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,300.83x = 6,446.99 × 2,075.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,300.83x = 13,381,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,381,071.95/4,300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.28

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