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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.71, 6,361.74 and 2,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.71, 6,361.74 and 2,049.60 is: 3,074.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.71 : 6,361.74 = 2,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.71/6,361.74 = 2,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.71x = 6,361.74 × 2,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.71x = 13,039,022.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,039,022.30/4,240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.73

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