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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,238.64, 6,348.12 and 2,040.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,238.64, 6,348.12 and 2,040.24 is: 3,055.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,238.64 : 6,348.12 = 2,040.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,238.64/6,348.12 = 2,040.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,238.64x = 6,348.12 × 2,040.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,238.64x = 12,951,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,951,688.35/4,238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.62

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