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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,267.29, 6,396.68 and 2,042.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,267.29, 6,396.68 and 2,042.02 is: 3,060.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,267.29 : 6,396.68 = 2,042.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,267.29/6,396.68 = 2,042.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,267.29x = 6,396.68 × 2,042.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,267.29x = 13,062,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,062,161.59/4,267.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.99

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