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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.94, 6,335.01 and 2,029.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.94, 6,335.01 and 2,029.86 is: 3,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.94 : 6,335.01 = 2,029.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.94/6,335.01 = 2,029.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.94x = 6,335.01 × 2,029.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.94x = 12,859,183.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,859,183.40/4,222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.08

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