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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.96, 6,334.68 and 2,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.96, 6,334.68 and 2,033.50 is: 3,048.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.96 : 6,334.68 = 2,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.96/6,334.68 = 2,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.96x = 6,334.68 × 2,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.96x = 12,881,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,881,571.78/4,225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.20

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