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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.48, 6,333.59 and 2,029.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.48, 6,333.59 and 2,029.93 is: 3,045.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.48 : 6,333.59 = 2,029.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.48/6,333.59 = 2,029.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.48x = 6,333.59 × 2,029.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.48x = 12,856,733.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,856,733.59/4,221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.55

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