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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.44, 6,425.73 and 2,093.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.44, 6,425.73 and 2,093.58 is: 3,139.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.44 : 6,425.73 = 2,093.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.44/6,425.73 = 2,093.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.44x = 6,425.73 × 2,093.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.44x = 13,452,779.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,452,779.81/4,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.18

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