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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.32, 6,380.40 and 2,063.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.32, 6,380.40 and 2,063.08 is: 3,091.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.32 : 6,380.40 = 2,063.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.32/6,380.40 = 2,063.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.32x = 6,380.40 × 2,063.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.32x = 13,163,275.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,163,275.63/4,257.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.92

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