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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,034.16, 6,051.24 and 2,221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,034.16, 6,051.24 and 2,221.68 is: 3,332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,034.16 : 6,051.24 = 2,221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,034.16/6,051.24 = 2,221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,034.16x = 6,051.24 × 2,221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,034.16x = 13,443,918.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,443,918.88/4,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.52

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