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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,024.33, 6,038.16 and 2,173.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,024.33, 6,038.16 and 2,173.27 is: 3,260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,024.33 : 6,038.16 = 2,173.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,024.33/6,038.16 = 2,173.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,024.33x = 6,038.16 × 2,173.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,024.33x = 13,122,551.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,122,551.98/4,024.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.80

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