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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.02, 6,349.16 and 2,039.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.02, 6,349.16 and 2,039.97 is: 3,061.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.02 : 6,349.16 = 2,039.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.02/6,349.16 = 2,039.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.02x = 6,349.16 × 2,039.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.02x = 12,952,085.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,952,085.73/4,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.22

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