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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,254.98, 6,381.57 and 2,032.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,254.98, 6,381.57 and 2,032.55 is: 3,048.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,254.98 : 6,381.57 = 2,032.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,254.98/6,381.57 = 2,032.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,254.98x = 6,381.57 × 2,032.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,254.98x = 12,970,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970,860.10/4,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.40

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