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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.76, 6,336.77 and 2,031.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.76, 6,336.77 and 2,031.71 is: 3,048.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.76 : 6,336.77 = 2,031.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.76/6,336.77 = 2,031.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.76x = 6,336.77 × 2,031.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.76x = 12,874,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,874,437.13/4,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.82

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