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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.18, 6,427.95 and 2,095.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.18, 6,427.95 and 2,095.75 is: 3,143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.18 : 6,427.95 = 2,095.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.18/6,427.95 = 2,095.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.18x = 6,427.95 × 2,095.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.18x = 13,471,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,471,376.21/4,285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.71

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