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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.75, 6,392.37 and 2,042.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.75, 6,392.37 and 2,042.17 is: 3,063.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.75 : 6,392.37 = 2,042.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.75/6,392.37 = 2,042.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.75x = 6,392.37 × 2,042.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.75x = 13,054,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,054,306.24/4,261.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.13

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