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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,321.83, 6,484.67 and 2,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,321.83, 6,484.67 and 2,099.44 is: 3,150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,321.83 : 6,484.67 = 2,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,321.83/6,484.67 = 2,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,321.83x = 6,484.67 × 2,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,321.83x = 13,614,143.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,614,143.16/4,321.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.09

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