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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.79, 6,328.04 and 2,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.79, 6,328.04 and 2,026.68 is: 3,040.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.79 : 6,328.04 = 2,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.79/6,328.04 = 2,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.79x = 6,328.04 × 2,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.79x = 12,824,901.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824,901.97/4,217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.67

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