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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.16, 6,031.76 and 2,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.16, 6,031.76 and 2,643.20 is: 3,964.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.16 : 6,031.76 = 2,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.16/6,031.76 = 2,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.16x = 6,031.76 × 2,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.16x = 15,943,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,943,148.03/4,021.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.81

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