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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,327.49, 6,486.74 and 2,103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,327.49, 6,486.74 and 2,103.03 is: 3,152.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,327.49 : 6,486.74 = 2,103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,327.49/6,486.74 = 2,103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,327.49x = 6,486.74 × 2,103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,327.49x = 13,641,808.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,641,808.82/4,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.36

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