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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.77, 6,350.28 and 2,040.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.77, 6,350.28 and 2,040.72 is: 3,062.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.77 : 6,350.28 = 2,040.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.77/6,350.28 = 2,040.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.77x = 6,350.28 × 2,040.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.77x = 12,959,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,959,143.40/4,231.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.35

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