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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.70, 6,424.61 and 2,089.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.70, 6,424.61 and 2,089.24 is: 3,134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.70 : 6,424.61 = 2,089.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.70/6,424.61 = 2,089.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.70x = 6,424.61 × 2,089.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.70x = 13,422,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,422,552.20/4,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.87

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