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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.42, 6,379.55 and 2,033.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.42, 6,379.55 and 2,033.00 is: 3,047.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.42 : 6,379.55 = 2,033.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.42/6,379.55 = 2,033.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.42x = 6,379.55 × 2,033.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.42x = 12,969,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,969,611.78/4,255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.78

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