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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,234.65, 6,350.94 and 2,012.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,234.65, 6,350.94 and 2,012.49 is: 3,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,234.65 : 6,350.94 = 2,012.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,234.65/6,350.94 = 2,012.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,234.65x = 6,350.94 × 2,012.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,234.65x = 12,781,210.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,781,210.79/4,234.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.25

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