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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,212.79, 6,320.54 and 2,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,212.79, 6,320.54 and 2,021.70 is: 3,033.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,212.79 : 6,320.54 = 2,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,212.79/6,320.54 = 2,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,212.79x = 6,320.54 × 2,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,212.79x = 12,778,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,778,235.72/4,212.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.20

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