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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,218.24, 6,328.76 and 2,027.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,218.24, 6,328.76 and 2,027.13 is: 3,041.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,218.24 : 6,328.76 = 2,027.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,218.24/6,328.76 = 2,027.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,218.24x = 6,328.76 × 2,027.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,218.24x = 12,829,209.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,829,209.12/4,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.37

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