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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.91, 6,417.36 and 2,086.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.91, 6,417.36 and 2,086.02 is: 3,124.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.91 : 6,417.36 = 2,086.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.91/6,417.36 = 2,086.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.91x = 6,417.36 × 2,086.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.91x = 13,386,741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,386,741.31/4,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.89

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