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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.68, 6,427.20 and 2,095.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.68, 6,427.20 and 2,095.25 is: 3,142.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.68 : 6,427.20 = 2,095.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.68/6,427.20 = 2,095.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.68x = 6,427.20 × 2,095.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.68x = 13,466,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466,590.80/4,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.96

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