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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.57, 6,374.49 and 2,057.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.57, 6,374.49 and 2,057.13 is: 3,086.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.57 : 6,374.49 = 2,057.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.57/6,374.49 = 2,057.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.57x = 6,374.49 × 2,057.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.57x = 13,113,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,113,154.61/4,248.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,086.49

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