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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.18, 6,346.59 and 2,039.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.18, 6,346.59 and 2,039.13 is: 3,059.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.18 : 6,346.59 = 2,039.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.18/6,346.59 = 2,039.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.18x = 6,346.59 × 2,039.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.18x = 12,941,522.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,941,522.07/4,230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.33

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