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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.72, 6,329.88 and 2,026.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.72, 6,329.88 and 2,026.08 is: 3,037.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.72 : 6,329.88 = 2,026.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.72/6,329.88 = 2,026.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.72x = 6,329.88 × 2,026.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.72x = 12,824,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,824,843.27/4,221.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.82

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