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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.16, 6,348.10 and 2,040.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.16, 6,348.10 and 2,040.12 is: 3,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.16 : 6,348.10 = 2,040.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.16/6,348.10 = 2,040.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.16x = 6,348.10 × 2,040.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.16x = 12,950,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,950,885.77/4,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.84

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