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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.41, 6,382.83 and 2,065.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.41, 6,382.83 and 2,065.50 is: 3,093.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.41 : 6,382.83 = 2,065.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.41/6,382.83 = 2,065.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.41x = 6,382.83 × 2,065.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.41x = 13,183,735.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,183,735.37/4,261.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.75

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