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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.14, 6,322.58 and 2,023.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.14, 6,322.58 and 2,023.78 is: 3,034.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.14 : 6,322.58 = 2,023.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.14/6,322.58 = 2,023.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.14x = 6,322.58 × 2,023.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.14x = 12,795,510.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,795,510.95/4,217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.17

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