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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.40, 6,358.80 and 2,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.40, 6,358.80 and 2,049.80 is: 3,073.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.40 : 6,358.80 = 2,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.40/6,358.80 = 2,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.40x = 6,358.80 × 2,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.40x = 13,034,268.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,034,268.24/4,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.83

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