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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,289.42, 6,433.32 and 2,095.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,289.42, 6,433.32 and 2,095.94 is: 3,143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,289.42 : 6,433.32 = 2,095.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,289.42/6,433.32 = 2,095.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,289.42x = 6,433.32 × 2,095.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,289.42x = 13,483,852.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,483,852.72/4,289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.51

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