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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.80, 6,340.04 and 2,034.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.80, 6,340.04 and 2,034.68 is: 3,052.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.80 : 6,340.04 = 2,034.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.80/6,340.04 = 2,034.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.80x = 6,340.04 × 2,034.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.80x = 12,899,952.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,899,952.59/4,225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.67

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