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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,292.21, 6,427.38 and 2,095.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,292.21, 6,427.38 and 2,095.19 is: 3,137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,292.21 : 6,427.38 = 2,095.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,292.21/6,427.38 = 2,095.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,292.21x = 6,427.38 × 2,095.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,292.21x = 13,466,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466,582.30/4,292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.45

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