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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,242.11, 6,362.96 and 2,044.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,242.11, 6,362.96 and 2,044.17 is: 3,066.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,242.11 : 6,362.96 = 2,044.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,242.11/6,362.96 = 2,044.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,242.11x = 6,362.96 × 2,044.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,242.11x = 13,006,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,006,961.72/4,242.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.16

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