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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.31, 6,416.55 and 2,084.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.31, 6,416.55 and 2,084.52 is: 3,127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.31 : 6,416.55 = 2,084.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.31/6,416.55 = 2,084.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.31x = 6,416.55 × 2,084.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.31x = 13,375,426.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,375,426.81/4,277.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.07

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