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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,290.39, 6,433.53 and 2,096.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,290.39, 6,433.53 and 2,096.55 is: 3,143.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,290.39 : 6,433.53 = 2,096.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,290.39/6,433.53 = 2,096.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,290.39x = 6,433.53 × 2,096.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,290.39x = 13,488,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,488,217.32/4,290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.82

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