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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,286.93, 6,429.98 and 2,205.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,286.93, 6,429.98 and 2,205.83 is: 3,308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,286.93 : 6,429.98 = 2,205.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,286.93/6,429.98 = 2,205.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,286.93x = 6,429.98 × 2,205.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,286.93x = 14,183,464.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,183,464.37/4,286.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.54

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