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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.70, 6,339.28 and 2,038.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.70, 6,339.28 and 2,038.34 is: 3,057.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.70 : 6,339.28 = 2,038.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.70/6,339.28 = 2,038.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.70x = 6,339.28 × 2,038.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.70x = 12,921,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,921,608.00/4,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.86

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