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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,279.70, 6,421.61 and 2,087.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,279.70, 6,421.61 and 2,087.24 is: 3,131.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,279.70 : 6,421.61 = 2,087.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,279.70/6,421.61 = 2,087.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,279.70x = 6,421.61 × 2,087.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,279.70x = 13,403,398.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,403,398.71/4,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.85

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