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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,022.56, 6,033.76 and 2,177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,022.56, 6,033.76 and 2,177.29 is: 3,265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,022.56 : 6,033.76 = 2,177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,022.56/6,033.76 = 2,177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,022.56x = 6,033.76 × 2,177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,022.56x = 13,137,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,137,224.78/4,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.89

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