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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.20, 6,327.60 and 2,032.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.20, 6,327.60 and 2,032.12 is: 3,046.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.20 : 6,327.60 = 2,032.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.20/6,327.60 = 2,032.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.20x = 6,327.60 × 2,032.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.20x = 12,858,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,858,442.51/4,220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.88

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