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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.60, 6,419.70 and 2,088.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.60, 6,419.70 and 2,088.60 is: 3,129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.60 : 6,419.70 = 2,088.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.60/6,419.70 = 2,088.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.60x = 6,419.70 × 2,088.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.60x = 13,408,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,408,185.42/4,284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.39

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