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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.53, 6,346.64 and 2,043.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.53, 6,346.64 and 2,043.78 is: 3,063.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.53 : 6,346.64 = 2,043.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.53/6,346.64 = 2,043.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.53x = 6,346.64 × 2,043.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.53x = 12,971,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,971,125.68/4,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.91

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