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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.18, 6,424.95 and 2,093.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.18, 6,424.95 and 2,093.75 is: 3,140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.18 : 6,424.95 = 2,093.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.18/6,424.95 = 2,093.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.18x = 6,424.95 × 2,093.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.18x = 13,452,239.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,452,239.06/4,283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.71

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