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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,306.34, 6,460.08 and 2,115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,306.34, 6,460.08 and 2,115.14 is: 3,172.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,306.34 : 6,460.08 = 2,115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,306.34/6,460.08 = 2,115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,306.34x = 6,460.08 × 2,115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,306.34x = 13,663,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,663,973.61/4,306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.99

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