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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.70, 6,027.21 and 2,173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.70, 6,027.21 and 2,173.28 is: 3,257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.70 : 6,027.21 = 2,173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.70/6,027.21 = 2,173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.70x = 6,027.21 × 2,173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.70x = 13,098,814.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,098,814.95/4,021.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.03

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