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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,218.84, 6,325.56 and 2,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,218.84, 6,325.56 and 2,027.52 is: 3,039.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,218.84 : 6,325.56 = 2,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,218.84/6,325.56 = 2,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,218.84x = 6,325.56 × 2,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,218.84x = 12,825,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,825,199.41/4,218.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.98

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