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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.78, 6,362.99 and 2,051.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.78, 6,362.99 and 2,051.15 is: 3,077.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.78 : 6,362.99 = 2,051.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.78/6,362.99 = 2,051.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.78x = 6,362.99 × 2,051.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.78x = 13,051,446.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,051,446.94/4,240.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.61

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