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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,284.98, 6,424.95 and 2,091.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,284.98, 6,424.95 and 2,091.50 is: 3,136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,284.98 : 6,424.95 = 2,091.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,284.98/6,424.95 = 2,091.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,284.98x = 6,424.95 × 2,091.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,284.98x = 13,437,782.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,437,782.93/4,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.02

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