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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.74, 6,346.94 and 2,039.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.74, 6,346.94 and 2,039.45 is: 3,057.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.74 : 6,346.94 = 2,039.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.74/6,346.94 = 2,039.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.74x = 6,346.94 × 2,039.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.74x = 12,944,224.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,944,224.85/4,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.40

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