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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,239.91, 6,351.36 and 2,042.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,239.91, 6,351.36 and 2,042.11 is: 3,059.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,239.91 : 6,351.36 = 2,042.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,239.91/6,351.36 = 2,042.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,239.91x = 6,351.36 × 2,042.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,239.91x = 12,970,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970,175.77/4,239.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.07

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