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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,301.42, 6,451.30 and 1,960.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,301.42, 6,451.30 and 1,960.77 is: 2,940.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,301.42 : 6,451.30 = 1,960.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,301.42/6,451.30 = 1,960.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,301.42x = 6,451.30 × 1,960.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,301.42x = 12,649,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,649,505.70/4,301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.77

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