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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.28, 6,358.32 and 2,051.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.28, 6,358.32 and 2,051.58 is: 3,075.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.28 : 6,358.32 = 2,051.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.28/6,358.32 = 2,051.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.28x = 6,358.32 × 2,051.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.28x = 13,044,602.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,044,602.15/4,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.63

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