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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.96, 6,315.60 and 3,042.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.96, 6,315.60 and 3,042.44 is: 4,561.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.96 : 6,315.60 = 3,042.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.96/6,315.60 = 3,042.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.96x = 6,315.60 × 3,042.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.96x = 19,214,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214,834.06/4,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.97

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