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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.73, 6,376.14 and 2,029.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.73, 6,376.14 and 2,029.77 is: 3,044.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.73 : 6,376.14 = 2,029.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.73/6,376.14 = 2,029.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.73x = 6,376.14 × 2,029.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.73x = 12,942,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,942,097.69/4,250.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.68

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