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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.53, 6,329.34 and 2,026.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.53, 6,329.34 and 2,026.62 is: 3,037.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.53 : 6,329.34 = 2,026.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.53/6,329.34 = 2,026.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.53x = 6,329.34 × 2,026.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.53x = 12,827,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,827,167.03/4,222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.79

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