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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.02, 6,363.36 and 2,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.02, 6,363.36 and 2,051.40 is: 3,077.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.02 : 6,363.36 = 2,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.02/6,363.36 = 2,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.02x = 6,363.36 × 2,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.02x = 13,053,796.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,053,796.70/4,241.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.99

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