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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.76, 6,373.08 and 2,057.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.76, 6,373.08 and 2,057.47 is: 3,084.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.76 : 6,373.08 = 2,057.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.76/6,373.08 = 2,057.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.76x = 6,373.08 × 2,057.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.76x = 13,112,420.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,112,420.91/4,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.00

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