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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,244.85, 6,363.95 and 2,052.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,244.85, 6,363.95 and 2,052.99 is: 3,077.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,244.85 : 6,363.95 = 2,052.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,244.85/6,363.95 = 2,052.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,244.85x = 6,363.95 × 2,052.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,244.85x = 13,065,115.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,065,115.45/4,244.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.87

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