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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.69, 6,395.81 and 2,040.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.69, 6,395.81 and 2,040.41 is: 3,061.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.69 : 6,395.81 = 2,040.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.69/6,395.81 = 2,040.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.69x = 6,395.81 × 2,040.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.69x = 13,050,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,050,055.97/4,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.46

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