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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,250.96, 6,370.20 and 2,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,250.96, 6,370.20 and 2,057.12 is: 3,082.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,250.96 : 6,370.20 = 2,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,250.96/6,370.20 = 2,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,250.96x = 6,370.20 × 2,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,250.96x = 13,104,265.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,104,265.82/4,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.66

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