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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,283.98, 6,423.45 and 2,090.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,283.98, 6,423.45 and 2,090.50 is: 3,134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,283.98 : 6,423.45 = 2,090.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,283.98/6,423.45 = 2,090.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,283.98x = 6,423.45 × 2,090.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,283.98x = 13,428,222.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,428,222.23/4,283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.52

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