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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,229.91, 6,343.56 and 2,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,229.91, 6,343.56 and 2,008.44 is: 3,012.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,229.91 : 6,343.56 = 2,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,229.91/6,343.56 = 2,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,229.91x = 6,343.56 × 2,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,229.91x = 12,740,659.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,740,659.65/4,229.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.04

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