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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,245.42, 6,364.89 and 2,051.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,245.42, 6,364.89 and 2,051.94 is: 3,076.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,245.42 : 6,364.89 = 2,051.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,245.42/6,364.89 = 2,051.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,245.42x = 6,364.89 × 2,051.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,245.42x = 13,060,372.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,060,372.39/4,245.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.34

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