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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,272.35, 6,409.31 and 2,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,272.35, 6,409.31 and 2,049.30 is: 3,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,272.35 : 6,409.31 = 2,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,272.35/6,409.31 = 2,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,272.35x = 6,409.31 × 2,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,272.35x = 13,134,588.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,134,588.74/4,272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.33

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