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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,324.63, 6,488.87 and 2,102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,324.63, 6,488.87 and 2,102.47 is: 3,154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,324.63 : 6,488.87 = 2,102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,324.63/6,488.87 = 2,102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,324.63x = 6,488.87 × 2,102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,324.63x = 13,642,654.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,642,654.51/4,324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.64

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