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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243, 6,357.90 and 2,048.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243, 6,357.90 and 2,048.68 is: 3,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243 : 6,357.90 = 2,048.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243/6,357.90 = 2,048.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243x = 6,357.90 × 2,048.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243x = 13,025,302.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,025,302.57/4,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.83

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