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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.04, 6,350.94 and 2,042.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.04, 6,350.94 and 2,042.02 is: 3,063.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.04 : 6,350.94 = 2,042.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.04/6,350.94 = 2,042.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.04x = 6,350.94 × 2,042.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.04x = 12,968,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,968,746.50/4,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.70

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