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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.44, 6,027.76 and 2,172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.44, 6,027.76 and 2,172 is: 3,254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.44 : 6,027.76 = 2,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.44/6,027.76 = 2,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.44x = 6,027.76 × 2,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.44x = 13,092,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,092,294.72/4,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.01

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