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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.26, 6,349.52 and 2,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.26, 6,349.52 and 2,040.20 is: 3,061.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.26 : 6,349.52 = 2,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.26/6,349.52 = 2,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.26x = 6,349.52 × 2,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.26x = 12,954,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,954,290.70/4,231.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.57

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