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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.89, 6,351.03 and 2,044.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.89, 6,351.03 and 2,044.46 is: 3,066.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.89 : 6,351.03 = 2,044.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.89/6,351.03 = 2,044.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.89x = 6,351.03 × 2,044.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.89x = 12,984,395.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,984,395.04/4,233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.78

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