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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,280.44, 6,418.18 and 2,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,280.44, 6,418.18 and 2,086.96 is: 3,129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,280.44 : 6,418.18 = 2,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,280.44/6,418.18 = 2,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,280.44x = 6,418.18 × 2,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,280.44x = 13,394,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,394,484.93/4,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.23

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