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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,021.94, 6,033.82 and 2,173.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,021.94, 6,033.82 and 2,173.02 is: 3,260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,021.94 : 6,033.82 = 2,173.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,021.94/6,033.82 = 2,173.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,021.94x = 6,033.82 × 2,173.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,021.94x = 13,111,611.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,111,611.54/4,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.02

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