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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,442.41, 9,658.89 and 2,057.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,442.41, 9,658.89 and 2,057.34 is: 3,084.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,442.41 : 9,658.89 = 2,057.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,442.41/9,658.89 = 2,057.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,442.41x = 9,658.89 × 2,057.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,442.41x = 19,871,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,871,620.75/6,442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.50

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