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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,290.60, 6,428.70 and 2,094.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,290.60, 6,428.70 and 2,094.60 is: 3,138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,290.60 : 6,428.70 = 2,094.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,290.60/6,428.70 = 2,094.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,290.60x = 6,428.70 × 2,094.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,290.60x = 13,465,555.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,465,555.02/4,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.39

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