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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.19, 6,382.55 and 2,065.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.19, 6,382.55 and 2,065.32 is: 3,093.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.19 : 6,382.55 = 2,065.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.19/6,382.55 = 2,065.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.19x = 6,382.55 × 2,065.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.19x = 13,181,997.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,181,997.84/4,261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.51

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