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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.40, 6,371.02 and 2,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.40, 6,371.02 and 2,055.52 is: 3,083.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.40 : 6,371.02 = 2,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.40/6,371.02 = 2,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.40x = 6,371.02 × 2,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.40x = 13,095,759.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,095,759.03/4,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.24

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