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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.23, 6,346.77 and 2,038.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.23, 6,346.77 and 2,038.71 is: 3,058.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.23 : 6,346.77 = 2,038.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.23/6,346.77 = 2,038.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.23x = 6,346.77 × 2,038.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.23x = 12,939,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,939,223.47/4,230.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.75

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