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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.04, 6,358.44 and 2,047.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.04, 6,358.44 and 2,047.02 is: 3,071.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.04 : 6,358.44 = 2,047.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.04/6,358.44 = 2,047.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.04x = 6,358.44 × 2,047.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.04x = 13,015,853.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,015,853.85/4,238.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.20

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