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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.80, 6,428.70 and 2,093.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.80, 6,428.70 and 2,093.40 is: 3,140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.80 : 6,428.70 = 2,093.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.80/6,428.70 = 2,093.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.80x = 6,428.70 × 2,093.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.80x = 13,457,840.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,457,840.58/4,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.10

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