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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,227.14, 6,339.31 and 2,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,227.14, 6,339.31 and 2,005.66 is: 3,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,227.14 : 6,339.31 = 2,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,227.14/6,339.31 = 2,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,227.14x = 6,339.31 × 2,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,227.14x = 12,714,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,714,514.69/4,227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.83

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