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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.80, 6,337.04 and 2,032.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.80, 6,337.04 and 2,032.68 is: 3,049.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.80 : 6,337.04 = 2,032.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.80/6,337.04 = 2,032.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.80x = 6,337.04 × 2,032.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.80x = 12,881,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,881,174.47/4,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.66

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