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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.40, 6,383.20 and 2,065.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.40, 6,383.20 and 2,065.04 is: 3,098.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.40 : 6,383.20 = 2,065.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.40/6,383.20 = 2,065.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.40x = 6,383.20 × 2,065.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.40x = 13,181,563.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,181,563.33/4,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,098.34

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