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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,210.80, 6,316.20 and 2,023.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,210.80, 6,316.20 and 2,023.80 is: 3,035.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,210.80 : 6,316.20 = 2,023.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,210.80/6,316.20 = 2,023.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,210.80x = 6,316.20 × 2,023.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,210.80x = 12,782,725.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,782,725.56/4,210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.70

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