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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.88, 6,362.16 and 2,051.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.88, 6,362.16 and 2,051.12 is: 3,077.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.88 : 6,362.16 = 2,051.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.88/6,362.16 = 2,051.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.88x = 6,362.16 × 2,051.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.88x = 13,049,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,049,553.62/4,240.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.09

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