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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.13, 6,331.57 and 2,027.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.13, 6,331.57 and 2,027.67 is: 3,042.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.13 : 6,331.57 = 2,027.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.13/6,331.57 = 2,027.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.13x = 6,331.57 × 2,027.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.13x = 12,838,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,838,305.73/4,220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.16

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