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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,264.25, 6,390.90 and 2,042.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,264.25, 6,390.90 and 2,042.62 is: 3,061.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,264.25 : 6,390.90 = 2,042.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,264.25/6,390.90 = 2,042.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,264.25x = 6,390.90 × 2,042.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,264.25x = 13,054,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,054,164.18/4,264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.31

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