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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,230.94, 6,342.64 and 2,008.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,230.94, 6,342.64 and 2,008.40 is: 3,010.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,230.94 : 6,342.64 = 2,008.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,230.94/6,342.64 = 2,008.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,230.94x = 6,342.64 × 2,008.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,230.94x = 12,738,558.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,738,558.18/4,230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.81

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