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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,294.42, 6,441.77 and 2,042.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,294.42, 6,441.77 and 2,042.48 is: 3,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,294.42 : 6,441.77 = 2,042.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,294.42/6,441.77 = 2,042.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,294.42x = 6,441.77 × 2,042.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,294.42x = 13,157,159.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,157,159.29/4,294.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,063.78

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