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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.70, 6,336.27 and 2,036.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.70, 6,336.27 and 2,036.34 is: 3,054.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.70 : 6,336.27 = 2,036.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.70/6,336.27 = 2,036.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.70x = 6,336.27 × 2,036.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.70x = 12,902,800.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,902,800.05/4,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.86

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