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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.92, 6,335.75 and 2,031.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.92, 6,335.75 and 2,031.37 is: 3,047.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.92 : 6,335.75 = 2,031.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.92/6,335.75 = 2,031.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.92x = 6,335.75 × 2,031.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.92x = 12,870,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,870,220.80/4,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.70

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