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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.04, 6,346.42 and 2,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.04, 6,346.42 and 2,039 is: 3,059.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.04 : 6,346.42 = 2,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.04/6,346.42 = 2,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.04x = 6,346.42 × 2,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.04x = 12,940,350.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,940,350.38/4,230.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.16

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