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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.08, 6,322.49 and 2,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.08, 6,322.49 and 2,023.72 is: 3,034.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.08 : 6,322.49 = 2,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.08/6,322.49 = 2,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.08x = 6,322.49 × 2,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.08x = 12,794,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,794,949.46/4,217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.08

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