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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,286.51, 6,430.47 and 2,095.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,286.51, 6,430.47 and 2,095.46 is: 3,143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,286.51 : 6,430.47 = 2,095.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,286.51/6,430.47 = 2,095.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,286.51x = 6,430.47 × 2,095.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,286.51x = 13,474,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,474,792.67/4,286.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.53

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