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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.86, 6,337.83 and 2,033.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.86, 6,337.83 and 2,033.46 is: 3,049.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.86 : 6,337.83 = 2,033.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.86/6,337.83 = 2,033.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.86x = 6,337.83 × 2,033.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.86x = 12,887,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,887,723.79/4,225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.73

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