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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.92, 6,362.64 and 2,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.92, 6,362.64 and 2,050.44 is: 3,074.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.92 : 6,362.64 = 2,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.92/6,362.64 = 2,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.92x = 6,362.64 × 2,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.92x = 13,046,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,046,211.56/4,243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.09

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