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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,018.68, 6,022.98 and 2,169.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,018.68, 6,022.98 and 2,169.72 is: 3,251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,018.68 : 6,022.98 = 2,169.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,018.68/6,022.98 = 2,169.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,018.68x = 6,022.98 × 2,169.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,018.68x = 13,068,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,068,180.17/4,018.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.86

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