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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.32, 6,367.92 and 2,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.32, 6,367.92 and 2,054.24 is: 3,081.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.32 : 6,367.92 = 2,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.32/6,367.92 = 2,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.32x = 6,367.92 × 2,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.32x = 13,081,235.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,081,235.98/4,245.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,081.33

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