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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.72, 6,334.38 and 2,029.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.72, 6,334.38 and 2,029.08 is: 3,042.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.72 : 6,334.38 = 2,029.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.72/6,334.38 = 2,029.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.72x = 6,334.38 × 2,029.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.72x = 12,852,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,852,963.77/4,224.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.32

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