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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,218.40, 6,327.74 and 2,026.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,218.40, 6,327.74 and 2,026.68 is: 3,040.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,218.40 : 6,327.74 = 2,026.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,218.40/6,327.74 = 2,026.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,218.40x = 6,327.74 × 2,026.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,218.40x = 12,824,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824,304.10/4,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.09

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