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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,226.36, 6,338.58 and 2,033.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,226.36, 6,338.58 and 2,033.96 is: 3,050.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,226.36 : 6,338.58 = 2,033.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,226.36/6,338.58 = 2,033.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,226.36x = 6,338.58 × 2,033.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,226.36x = 12,892,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,892,418.18/4,226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.48

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