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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.94, 6,305.31 and 2,095.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.94, 6,305.31 and 2,095.71 is: 3,144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.94 : 6,305.31 = 2,095.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.94/6,305.31 = 2,095.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.94x = 6,305.31 × 2,095.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.94x = 13,214,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,214,101.22/4,202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.01

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