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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.76, 6,364.78 and 2,051.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.76, 6,364.78 and 2,051.33 is: 3,078.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.76 : 6,364.78 = 2,051.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.76/6,364.78 = 2,051.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.76x = 6,364.78 × 2,051.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.76x = 13,056,227.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,056,227.21/4,240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.75

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