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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,217.81, 6,328.06 and 2,026.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,217.81, 6,328.06 and 2,026.69 is: 3,040.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,217.81 : 6,328.06 = 2,026.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,217.81/6,328.06 = 2,026.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,217.81x = 6,328.06 × 2,026.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,217.81x = 12,824,995.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824,995.03/4,217.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.68

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