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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.20, 6,422.40 and 2,088.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.20, 6,422.40 and 2,088.14 is: 3,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.20 : 6,422.40 = 2,088.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.20/6,422.40 = 2,088.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.20x = 6,422.40 × 2,088.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.20x = 13,410,870.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,410,870.34/4,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.50

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