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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,023.84, 6,031.98 and 2,172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,023.84, 6,031.98 and 2,172.18 is: 3,256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,023.84 : 6,031.98 = 2,172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,023.84/6,031.98 = 2,172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,023.84x = 6,031.98 × 2,172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,023.84x = 13,102,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,102,546.32/4,023.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,256.23

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