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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,249.68, 6,368.76 and 2,054.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,249.68, 6,368.76 and 2,054.04 is: 3,078.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,249.68 : 6,368.76 = 2,054.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,249.68/6,368.76 = 2,054.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,249.68x = 6,368.76 × 2,054.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,249.68x = 13,081,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,081,687.79/4,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.28

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