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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,049.22, 6,071.76 and 2,663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,049.22, 6,071.76 and 2,663.34 is: 3,993.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,049.22 : 6,071.76 = 2,663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,049.22/6,071.76 = 2,663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,049.22x = 6,071.76 × 2,663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,049.22x = 16,171,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,171,161.28/4,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.65

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