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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,281.88, 6,416.61 and 2,088.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,281.88, 6,416.61 and 2,088.13 is: 3,129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,281.88 : 6,416.61 = 2,088.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,281.88/6,416.61 = 2,088.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,281.88x = 6,416.61 × 2,088.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,281.88x = 13,398,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,398,715.84/4,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.17

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