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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,308.66, 6,460.92 and 2,088.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,308.66, 6,460.92 and 2,088.54 is: 3,131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,308.66 : 6,460.92 = 2,088.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,308.66/6,460.92 = 2,088.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,308.66x = 6,460.92 × 2,088.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,308.66x = 13,493,889.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,493,889.86/4,308.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.81

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