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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.67, 6,347.50 and 2,040.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.67, 6,347.50 and 2,040.73 is: 3,061.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.67 : 6,347.50 = 2,040.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.67/6,347.50 = 2,040.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.67x = 6,347.50 × 2,040.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.67x = 12,953,512.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,953,512.70/4,231.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.09

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