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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,214.72, 6,324.96 and 2,024.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,214.72, 6,324.96 and 2,024.96 is: 3,038.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,214.72 : 6,324.96 = 2,024.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,214.72/6,324.96 = 2,024.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,214.72x = 6,324.96 × 2,024.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,214.72x = 12,807,791.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,807,791.00/4,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.82

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