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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,417.08, 6,614.82 and 2,103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,417.08, 6,614.82 and 2,103 is: 3,149.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,417.08 : 6,614.82 = 2,103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,417.08/6,614.82 = 2,103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,417.08x = 6,614.82 × 2,103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,417.08x = 13,910,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,910,966.46/4,417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.36

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