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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,219.40, 6,329.24 and 2,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,219.40, 6,329.24 and 2,027.68 is: 3,041.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,219.40 : 6,329.24 = 2,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,219.40/6,329.24 = 2,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,219.40x = 6,329.24 × 2,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,219.40x = 12,833,673.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,833,673.36/4,219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.59

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