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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.51, 6,428.97 and 2,094.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.51, 6,428.97 and 2,094.46 is: 3,142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.51 : 6,428.97 = 2,094.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.51/6,428.97 = 2,094.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.51x = 6,428.97 × 2,094.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.51x = 13,465,204.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,465,204.43/4,285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.03

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