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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.10, 6,363.45 and 2,051.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.10, 6,363.45 and 2,051.10 is: 3,073.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.10 : 6,363.45 = 2,051.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.10/6,363.45 = 2,051.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.10x = 6,363.45 × 2,051.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.10x = 13,052,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,052,072.30/4,247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.17

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