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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.36, 6,355.04 and 2,044.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.36, 6,355.04 and 2,044.96 is: 3,066.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.36 : 6,355.04 = 2,044.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.36/6,355.04 = 2,044.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.36x = 6,355.04 × 2,044.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.36x = 12,995,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,995,802.60/4,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.96

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