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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.80, 6,377.46 and 2,031.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.80, 6,377.46 and 2,031.29 is: 3,047.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.80 : 6,377.46 = 2,031.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.80/6,377.46 = 2,031.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.80x = 6,377.46 × 2,031.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.80x = 12,954,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,954,470.72/4,250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.54

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