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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.84, 6,331.56 and 2,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.84, 6,331.56 and 2,031.52 is: 3,045.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.84 : 6,331.56 = 2,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.84/6,331.56 = 2,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.84x = 6,331.56 × 2,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.84x = 12,862,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,862,690.77/4,222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.98

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