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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.82, 6,030.48 and 1,388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.82, 6,030.48 and 1,388.32 is: 2,082.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.82 : 6,030.48 = 1,388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.82/6,030.48 = 1,388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.82x = 6,030.48 × 1,388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.82x = 8,372,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,372,205.84/4,020.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,082.22

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