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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.65, 6,322.96 and 2,032.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.65, 6,322.96 and 2,032.02 is: 3,043.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.65 : 6,322.96 = 2,032.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.65/6,322.96 = 2,032.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.65x = 6,322.96 × 2,032.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.65x = 12,848,383.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,848,383.72/4,221.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.45

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