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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.35, 6,379.68 and 2,063.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.35, 6,379.68 and 2,063.49 is: 3,093.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.35 : 6,379.68 = 2,063.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.35/6,379.68 = 2,063.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.35x = 6,379.68 × 2,063.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.35x = 13,164,405.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,164,405.88/4,255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.61

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