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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.72, 6,343.38 and 2,035.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.72, 6,343.38 and 2,035.08 is: 3,051.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.72 : 6,343.38 = 2,035.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.72/6,343.38 = 2,035.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.72x = 6,343.38 × 2,035.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.72x = 12,909,285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,909,285.77/4,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.32

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