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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,342.62, 6,517.17 and 2,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,342.62, 6,517.17 and 2,035.74 is: 3,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,342.62 : 6,517.17 = 2,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,342.62/6,517.17 = 2,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,342.62x = 6,517.17 × 2,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,342.62x = 13,267,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,267,263.66/4,342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.13

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