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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.36, 6,447.06 and 2,108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.36, 6,447.06 and 2,108.43 is: 3,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.36 : 6,447.06 = 2,108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.36/6,447.06 = 2,108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.36x = 6,447.06 × 2,108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.36x = 13,593,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,593,174.72/4,302.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.47

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