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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,236.60, 6,349.32 and 2,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,236.60, 6,349.32 and 2,041.32 is: 3,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,236.60 : 6,349.32 = 2,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,236.60/6,349.32 = 2,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,236.60x = 6,349.32 × 2,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,236.60x = 12,960,993.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,960,993.90/4,236.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.29

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