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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,305.32, 6,458.60 and 2,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,305.32, 6,458.60 and 2,114.16 is: 3,171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,305.32 : 6,458.60 = 2,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,305.32/6,458.60 = 2,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,305.32x = 6,458.60 × 2,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,305.32x = 13,654,513.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,654,513.78/4,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.54

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