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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,232.42, 6,348.62 and 2,041.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,232.42, 6,348.62 and 2,041.48 is: 3,062.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,232.42 : 6,348.62 = 2,041.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,232.42/6,348.62 = 2,041.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,232.42x = 6,348.62 × 2,041.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,232.42x = 12,960,569.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,960,569.99/4,232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.22

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