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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.10, 6,354.59 and 2,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.10, 6,354.59 and 2,014.92 is: 3,021.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.10 : 6,354.59 = 2,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.10/6,354.59 = 2,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.10x = 6,354.59 × 2,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.10x = 12,803,980.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803,980.41/4,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.88

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