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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.08, 6,355.56 and 2,044.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.08, 6,355.56 and 2,044.25 is: 3,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.08 : 6,355.56 = 2,044.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.08/6,355.56 = 2,044.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.08x = 6,355.56 × 2,044.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.08x = 12,992,389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,992,389.00/4,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.36

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