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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.72, 6,314.46 and 2,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.72, 6,314.46 and 2,017.96 is: 3,028.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.72 : 6,314.46 = 2,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.72/6,314.46 = 2,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.72x = 6,314.46 × 2,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.72x = 12,742,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,742,327.70/4,207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.32

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