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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.78, 6,322.59 and 2,024.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.78, 6,322.59 and 2,024.10 is: 3,035.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.78 : 6,322.59 = 2,024.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.78/6,322.59 = 2,024.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.78x = 6,322.59 × 2,024.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.78x = 12,797,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,797,554.42/4,215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.63

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