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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,257.65, 6,377.76 and 2,064.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,257.65, 6,377.76 and 2,064.57 is: 3,092.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,257.65 : 6,377.76 = 2,064.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,257.65/6,377.76 = 2,064.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,257.65x = 6,377.76 × 2,064.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,257.65x = 13,167,331.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,167,331.96/4,257.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.63

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