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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.55, 6,327.06 and 2,029.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.55, 6,327.06 and 2,029.69 is: 3,042.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.55 : 6,327.06 = 2,029.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.55/6,327.06 = 2,029.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.55x = 6,327.06 × 2,029.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.55x = 12,841,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,841,970.41/4,221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.00

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