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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.14, 6,034.94 and 2,172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.14, 6,034.94 and 2,172.88 is: 3,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.14 : 6,034.94 = 2,172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.14/6,034.94 = 2,172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.14x = 6,034.94 × 2,172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.14x = 13,113,200.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,113,200.43/4,022.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.25

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