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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.43, 6,426.83 and 2,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.43, 6,426.83 and 2,095 is: 3,142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.43 : 6,426.83 = 2,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.43/6,426.83 = 2,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.43x = 6,426.83 × 2,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.43x = 13,464,208.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,464,208.85/4,284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.59

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