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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.23, 6,343.77 and 2,036.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.23, 6,343.77 and 2,036.71 is: 3,055.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.23 : 6,343.77 = 2,036.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.23/6,343.77 = 2,036.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.23x = 6,343.77 × 2,036.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.23x = 12,920,423.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,920,423.91/4,228.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.75

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