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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,265.04, 6,393.82 and 2,042.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,265.04, 6,393.82 and 2,042.67 is: 3,062.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,265.04 : 6,393.82 = 2,042.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,265.04/6,393.82 = 2,042.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,265.04x = 6,393.82 × 2,042.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,265.04x = 13,060,464.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,060,464.30/4,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.21

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