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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.93, 6,427.58 and 2,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.93, 6,427.58 and 2,095.50 is: 3,143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.93 : 6,427.58 = 2,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.93/6,427.58 = 2,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.93x = 6,427.58 × 2,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.93x = 13,468,983.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,468,983.41/4,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.34

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