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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.08, 6,423.23 and 2,091.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.08, 6,423.23 and 2,091.11 is: 3,134.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.08 : 6,423.23 = 2,091.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.08/6,423.23 = 2,091.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.08x = 6,423.23 × 2,091.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.08x = 13,431,637.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,431,637.91/4,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.51

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