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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,385.49, 6,578.13 and 2,042.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,385.49, 6,578.13 and 2,042.97 is: 3,064.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,385.49 : 6,578.13 = 2,042.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,385.49/6,578.13 = 2,042.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,385.49x = 6,578.13 × 2,042.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,385.49x = 13,438,905.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,438,905.80/4,385.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.40

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