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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.82, 6,352.35 and 2,042.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.82, 6,352.35 and 2,042.37 is: 3,064.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.82 : 6,352.35 = 2,042.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.82/6,352.35 = 2,042.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.82x = 6,352.35 × 2,042.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.82x = 12,973,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,973,849.07/4,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.34

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