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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.47, 6,034.23 and 2,268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.47, 6,034.23 and 2,268.43 is: 3,403.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.47 : 6,034.23 = 2,268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.47/6,034.23 = 2,268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.47x = 6,034.23 × 2,268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.47x = 13,688,213.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,688,213.27/4,021.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.78

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