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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,247.85, 6,368.43 and 2,055.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,247.85, 6,368.43 and 2,055.99 is: 3,082.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,247.85 : 6,368.43 = 2,055.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,247.85/6,368.43 = 2,055.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,247.85x = 6,368.43 × 2,055.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,247.85x = 13,093,428.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,093,428.40/4,247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.37

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