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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.62, 6,356.76 and 2,045.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.62, 6,356.76 and 2,045.98 is: 3,066.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.62 : 6,356.76 = 2,045.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.62/6,356.76 = 2,045.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.62x = 6,356.76 × 2,045.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.62x = 13,005,803.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,005,803.82/4,241.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.24

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