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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,218.89, 6,327.72 and 2,027.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,218.89, 6,327.72 and 2,027.03 is: 3,040.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,218.89 : 6,327.72 = 2,027.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,218.89/6,327.72 = 2,027.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,218.89x = 6,327.72 × 2,027.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,218.89x = 12,826,446.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,826,446.63/4,218.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.25

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