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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,232.77, 6,351.78 and 2,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,232.77, 6,351.78 and 2,041.72 is: 3,063.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,232.77 : 6,351.78 = 2,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,232.77/6,351.78 = 2,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,232.77x = 6,351.78 × 2,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,232.77x = 12,968,556.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,968,556.26/4,232.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.85

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