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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.46, 6,330.93 and 2,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.46, 6,330.93 and 2,031 is: 3,044.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.46 : 6,330.93 = 2,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.46/6,330.93 = 2,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.46x = 6,330.93 × 2,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.46x = 12,858,118.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,858,118.83/4,223.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.45

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