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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.40, 6,342.90 and 2,037.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.40, 6,342.90 and 2,037.06 is: 3,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.40 : 6,342.90 = 2,037.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.40/6,342.90 = 2,037.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.40x = 6,342.90 × 2,037.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.40x = 12,920,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,920,867.87/4,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.68

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