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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,302.83, 6,458.30 and 2,113.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,302.83, 6,458.30 and 2,113.13 is: 3,171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,302.83 : 6,458.30 = 2,113.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,302.83/6,458.30 = 2,113.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,302.83x = 6,458.30 × 2,113.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,302.83x = 13,647,227.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,647,227.48/4,302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.69

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