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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.53, 6,371.24 and 2,054.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.53, 6,371.24 and 2,054.42 is: 3,079.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.53 : 6,371.24 = 2,054.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.53/6,371.24 = 2,054.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.53x = 6,371.24 × 2,054.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.53x = 13,089,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,089,184.64/4,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.42

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