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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.32, 6,364.92 and 2,052.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.32, 6,364.92 and 2,052.24 is: 3,078.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.32 : 6,364.92 = 2,052.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.32/6,364.92 = 2,052.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.32x = 6,364.92 × 2,052.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.32x = 13,062,343.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,062,343.42/4,243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.33

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