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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,289.26, 6,429.42 and 2,094.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,289.26, 6,429.42 and 2,094.97 is: 3,140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,289.26 : 6,429.42 = 2,094.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,289.26/6,429.42 = 2,094.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,289.26x = 6,429.42 × 2,094.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,289.26x = 13,469,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,469,442.02/4,289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.27

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