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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.35, 6,358.68 and 2,049.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.35, 6,358.68 and 2,049.49 is: 3,072.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.35 : 6,358.68 = 2,049.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.35/6,358.68 = 2,049.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.35x = 6,358.68 × 2,049.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.35x = 13,032,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,032,051.07/4,241.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.62

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