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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,279.26, 6,414.42 and 2,084.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,279.26, 6,414.42 and 2,084.97 is: 3,125.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,279.26 : 6,414.42 = 2,084.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,279.26/6,414.42 = 2,084.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,279.26x = 6,414.42 × 2,084.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,279.26x = 13,373,873.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,373,873.27/4,279.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.28

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