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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.85, 6,355.94 and 2,017.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.85, 6,355.94 and 2,017.19 is: 3,026.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.85 : 6,355.94 = 2,017.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.85/6,355.94 = 2,017.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.85x = 6,355.94 × 2,017.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.85x = 12,821,138.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,821,138.61/4,235.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.82

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