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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,218.29, 6,328.79 and 2,027.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,218.29, 6,328.79 and 2,027.18 is: 3,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,218.29 : 6,328.79 = 2,027.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,218.29/6,328.79 = 2,027.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,218.29x = 6,328.79 × 2,027.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,218.29x = 12,829,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,829,596.51/4,218.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.42

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