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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,312.48, 6,459.52 and 2,087.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,312.48, 6,459.52 and 2,087.94 is: 3,127.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,312.48 : 6,459.52 = 2,087.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,312.48/6,459.52 = 2,087.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,312.48x = 6,459.52 × 2,087.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,312.48x = 13,487,090.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,487,090.19/4,312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.46

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