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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,286.70, 6,432.17 and 2,095.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,286.70, 6,432.17 and 2,095.38 is: 3,144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,286.70 : 6,432.17 = 2,095.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,286.70/6,432.17 = 2,095.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,286.70x = 6,432.17 × 2,095.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,286.70x = 13,477,840.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,477,840.37/4,286.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.11

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