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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,211.37, 6,312.96 and 2,018.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,211.37, 6,312.96 and 2,018.88 is: 3,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,211.37 : 6,312.96 = 2,018.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,211.37/6,312.96 = 2,018.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,211.37x = 6,312.96 × 2,018.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,211.37x = 12,745,108.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,745,108.68/4,211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.36

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