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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,260.75, 6,390.87 and 2,041.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,260.75, 6,390.87 and 2,041.17 is: 3,061.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,260.75 : 6,390.87 = 2,041.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,260.75/6,390.87 = 2,041.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,260.75x = 6,390.87 × 2,041.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,260.75x = 13,044,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,044,820.50/4,260.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.62

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