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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.91, 6,431.80 and 2,096.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.91, 6,431.80 and 2,096.55 is: 3,139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.91 : 6,431.80 = 2,096.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.91/6,431.80 = 2,096.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.91x = 6,431.80 × 2,096.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.91x = 13,484,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,484,590.29/4,294.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.67

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