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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,227.99, 6,342.93 and 2,038.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,227.99, 6,342.93 and 2,038.56 is: 3,058.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,227.99 : 6,342.93 = 2,038.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,227.99/6,342.93 = 2,038.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,227.99x = 6,342.93 × 2,038.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,227.99x = 12,930,443.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,930,443.38/4,227.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.30

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