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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.44, 6,033.28 and 2,072.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.44, 6,033.28 and 2,072.32 is: 3,109.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.44 : 6,033.28 = 2,072.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.44/6,033.28 = 2,072.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.44x = 6,033.28 × 2,072.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.44x = 12,502,886.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,502,886.81/4,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.06

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