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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,248.83, 6,376.89 and 2,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,248.83, 6,376.89 and 2,030.40 is: 3,047.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,248.83 : 6,376.89 = 2,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,248.83/6,376.89 = 2,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,248.83x = 6,376.89 × 2,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,248.83x = 12,947,637.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,947,637.46/4,248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.34

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