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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.06, 6,023.31 and 2,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.06, 6,023.31 and 2,786 is: 4,172.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.06 : 6,023.31 = 2,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.06/6,023.31 = 2,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.06x = 6,023.31 × 2,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.06x = 16,780,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,780,941.66/4,022.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,172.23

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