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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.81, 6,368.49 and 2,055.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.81, 6,368.49 and 2,055.94 is: 3,079.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.81 : 6,368.49 = 2,055.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.81/6,368.49 = 2,055.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.81x = 6,368.49 × 2,055.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.81x = 13,093,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,093,217.41/4,251.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.44

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