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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.48, 6,382.32 and 2,033.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.48, 6,382.32 and 2,033.05 is: 3,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.48 : 6,382.32 = 2,033.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.48/6,382.32 = 2,033.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.48x = 6,382.32 × 2,033.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.48x = 12,975,575.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,975,575.68/4,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.15

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