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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,256.09, 6,384.15 and 2,065.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,256.09, 6,384.15 and 2,065.15 is: 3,097.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,256.09 : 6,384.15 = 2,065.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,256.09/6,384.15 = 2,065.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,256.09x = 6,384.15 × 2,065.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,256.09x = 13,184,227.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,184,227.37/4,256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.73

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