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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,255.98, 6,383.07 and 2,033.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,255.98, 6,383.07 and 2,033.55 is: 3,049.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,255.98 : 6,383.07 = 2,033.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,255.98/6,383.07 = 2,033.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,255.98x = 6,383.07 × 2,033.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,255.98x = 12,980,292.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,980,292.00/4,255.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.89

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