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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,279.44, 6,416.68 and 2,085.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,279.44, 6,416.68 and 2,085.96 is: 3,127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,279.44 : 6,416.68 = 2,085.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,279.44/6,416.68 = 2,085.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,279.44x = 6,416.68 × 2,085.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,279.44x = 13,384,937.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,384,937.81/4,279.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.73

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