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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,286.08, 6,424.72 and 2,092.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,286.08, 6,424.72 and 2,092.11 is: 3,136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,286.08 : 6,424.72 = 2,092.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,286.08/6,424.72 = 2,092.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,286.08x = 6,424.72 × 2,092.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,286.08x = 13,441,220.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,441,220.96/4,286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.02

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