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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,253.54, 6,377.49 and 2,032.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,253.54, 6,377.49 and 2,032.70 is: 3,047.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,253.54 : 6,377.49 = 2,032.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,253.54/6,377.49 = 2,032.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,253.54x = 6,377.49 × 2,032.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,253.54x = 12,963,492.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,963,492.04/4,253.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.70

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