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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.29, 6,344.81 and 2,009.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.29, 6,344.81 and 2,009.46 is: 3,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.29 : 6,344.81 = 2,009.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.29/6,344.81 = 2,009.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.29x = 6,344.81 × 2,009.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.29x = 12,749,641.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,749,641.90/4,231.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.18

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