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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.47, 6,335.51 and 2,029.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.47, 6,335.51 and 2,029.83 is: 3,043.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.47 : 6,335.51 = 2,029.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.47/6,335.51 = 2,029.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.47x = 6,335.51 × 2,029.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.47x = 12,859,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,859,998.11/4,225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.45

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