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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.51, 6,295.80 and 2,089.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.51, 6,295.80 and 2,089.14 is: 3,134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.51 : 6,295.80 = 2,089.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.51/6,295.80 = 2,089.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.51x = 6,295.80 × 2,089.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.51x = 13,152,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,152,807.61/4,196.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.23

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