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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.89, 6,373.62 and 2,051.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.89, 6,373.62 and 2,051.16 is: 3,082.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.89 : 6,373.62 = 2,051.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.89/6,373.62 = 2,051.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.89x = 6,373.62 × 2,051.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.89x = 13,073,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,073,290.50/4,240.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.68

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