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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,322.79, 6,484.40 and 2,103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,322.79, 6,484.40 and 2,103.66 is: 3,155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,322.79 : 6,484.40 = 2,103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,322.79/6,484.40 = 2,103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,322.79x = 6,484.40 × 2,103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,322.79x = 13,640,972.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,640,972.90/4,322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.59

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