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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,242.36, 6,363.52 and 2,052.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,242.36, 6,363.52 and 2,052.92 is: 3,079.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,242.36 : 6,363.52 = 2,052.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,242.36/6,363.52 = 2,052.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,242.36x = 6,363.52 × 2,052.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,242.36x = 13,063,797.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,063,797.48/4,242.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.37

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