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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.97, 6,356.12 and 2,017.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.97, 6,356.12 and 2,017.31 is: 3,027.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.97 : 6,356.12 = 2,017.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.97/6,356.12 = 2,017.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.97x = 6,356.12 × 2,017.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.97x = 12,822,285.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,822,285.37/4,235.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.00

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