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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,234.97, 6,354.63 and 2,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,234.97, 6,354.63 and 2,016.32 is: 3,025.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,234.97 : 6,354.63 = 2,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,234.97/6,354.63 = 2,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,234.97x = 6,354.63 × 2,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,234.97x = 12,812,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,812,925.71/4,234.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.51

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