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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,277.94, 6,417.51 and 2,085.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,277.94, 6,417.51 and 2,085.18 is: 3,128.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,277.94 : 6,417.51 = 2,085.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,277.94/6,417.51 = 2,085.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,277.94x = 6,417.51 × 2,085.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,277.94x = 13,381,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,381,663.50/4,277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.06

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