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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.60, 6,352.92 and 2,041.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.60, 6,352.92 and 2,041.20 is: 3,063.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.60 : 6,352.92 = 2,041.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.60/6,352.92 = 2,041.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.60x = 6,352.92 × 2,041.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.60x = 12,967,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967,580.30/4,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.02

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