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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,234.46, 6,351.14 and 2,039.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,234.46, 6,351.14 and 2,039.90 is: 3,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,234.46 : 6,351.14 = 2,039.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,234.46/6,351.14 = 2,039.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,234.46x = 6,351.14 × 2,039.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,234.46x = 12,955,690.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,955,690.49/4,234.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.59

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