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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,304.46, 6,458.70 and 2,114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,304.46, 6,458.70 and 2,114.76 is: 3,173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,304.46 : 6,458.70 = 2,114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,304.46/6,458.70 = 2,114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,304.46x = 6,458.70 × 2,114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,304.46x = 13,658,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,658,600.41/4,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,173.13

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