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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.02, 6,033.12 and 2,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.02, 6,033.12 and 2,287 is: 3,430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.02 : 6,033.12 = 2,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.02/6,033.12 = 2,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.02x = 6,033.12 × 2,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.02x = 13,797,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,797,745.44/4,022.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.55

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