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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.56, 6,360.96 and 2,046.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.56, 6,360.96 and 2,046.88 is: 3,071.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.56 : 6,360.96 = 2,046.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.56/6,360.96 = 2,046.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.56x = 6,360.96 × 2,046.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.56x = 13,020,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,020,121.80/4,238.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.83

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