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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,289.36, 6,427.42 and 2,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,289.36, 6,427.42 and 2,099.59 is: 3,146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,289.36 : 6,427.42 = 2,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,289.36/6,427.42 = 2,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,289.36x = 6,427.42 × 2,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,289.36x = 13,494,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,494,925.44/4,289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.14

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