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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.39, 6,344.18 and 2,008.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.39, 6,344.18 and 2,008.92 is: 3,012.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.39 : 6,344.18 = 2,008.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.39/6,344.18 = 2,008.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.39x = 6,344.18 × 2,008.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.39x = 12,744,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,744,950.09/4,230.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,012.71

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