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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.02, 6,347.85 and 2,039.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.02, 6,347.85 and 2,039.37 is: 3,059.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.02 : 6,347.85 = 2,039.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.02/6,347.85 = 2,039.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.02x = 6,347.85 × 2,039.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.02x = 12,945,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,945,614.85/4,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.69

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