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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.25, 6,429.18 and 2,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.25, 6,429.18 and 2,035.52 is: 3,053.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.25 : 6,429.18 = 2,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.25/6,429.18 = 2,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.25x = 6,429.18 × 2,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.25x = 13,086,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,086,692.33/4,285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.90

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