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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,314.52, 6,466.92 and 2,124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,314.52, 6,466.92 and 2,124.79 is: 3,184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,314.52 : 6,466.92 = 2,124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,314.52/6,466.92 = 2,124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,314.52x = 6,466.92 × 2,124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,314.52x = 13,740,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,740,846.95/4,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.79

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