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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.56, 6,342.44 and 2,037.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.56, 6,342.44 and 2,037.27 is: 3,053.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.56 : 6,342.44 = 2,037.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.56/6,342.44 = 2,037.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.56x = 6,342.44 × 2,037.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.56x = 12,921,252.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,921,252.55/4,231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.54

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