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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.68, 6,382.77 and 2,063.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.68, 6,382.77 and 2,063.82 is: 3,095.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.68 : 6,382.77 = 2,063.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.68/6,382.77 = 2,063.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.68x = 6,382.77 × 2,063.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.68x = 13,172,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,172,888.38/4,255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.37

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