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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,293.66, 6,429.93 and 2,095.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,293.66, 6,429.93 and 2,095.30 is: 3,137.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,293.66 : 6,429.93 = 2,095.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,293.66/6,429.93 = 2,095.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,293.66x = 6,429.93 × 2,095.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,293.66x = 13,472,632.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,472,632.33/4,293.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.80

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