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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.17, 6,331.62 and 2,029.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.17, 6,331.62 and 2,029.07 is: 3,044.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.17 : 6,331.62 = 2,029.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.17/6,331.62 = 2,029.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.17x = 6,331.62 × 2,029.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.17x = 12,847,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,847,258.39/4,220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.25

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