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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,297.28, 6,435.84 and 2,099.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,297.28, 6,435.84 and 2,099.12 is: 3,143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,297.28 : 6,435.84 = 2,099.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,297.28/6,435.84 = 2,099.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,297.28x = 6,435.84 × 2,099.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,297.28x = 13,509,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,509,600.46/4,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.76

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