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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.47, 6,365.87 and 2,052.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.47, 6,365.87 and 2,052.35 is: 3,078.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.47 : 6,365.87 = 2,052.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.47/6,365.87 = 2,052.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.47x = 6,365.87 × 2,052.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.47x = 13,064,951.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,064,951.20/4,243.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.84

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