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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,282.60, 6,416.70 and 2,086.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,282.60, 6,416.70 and 2,086.60 is: 3,126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,282.60 : 6,416.70 = 2,086.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,282.60/6,416.70 = 2,086.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,282.60x = 6,416.70 × 2,086.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,282.60x = 13,389,086.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,389,086.22/4,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.39

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