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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,227.67, 6,342.85 and 2,036.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,227.67, 6,342.85 and 2,036.62 is: 3,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,227.67 : 6,342.85 = 2,036.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,227.67/6,342.85 = 2,036.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,227.67x = 6,342.85 × 2,036.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,227.67x = 12,917,943.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,917,943.45/4,227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.57

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