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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.32, 6,351.60 and 2,041.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.32, 6,351.60 and 2,041.87 is: 3,063.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.32 : 6,351.60 = 2,041.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.32/6,351.60 = 2,041.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.32x = 6,351.60 × 2,041.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.32x = 12,969,109.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,969,109.73/4,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.58

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