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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.35, 6,374.67 and 2,057.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.35, 6,374.67 and 2,057.53 is: 3,088.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.35 : 6,374.67 = 2,057.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.35/6,374.67 = 2,057.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.35x = 6,374.67 × 2,057.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.35x = 13,116,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,116,074.77/4,247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.06

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