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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.08, 6,449.04 and 2,078.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.08, 6,449.04 and 2,078.56 is: 3,116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.08 : 6,449.04 = 2,078.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.08/6,449.04 = 2,078.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.08x = 6,449.04 × 2,078.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.08x = 13,404,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404,716.58/4,301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.59

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