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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,229.72, 6,341.88 and 2,034.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,229.72, 6,341.88 and 2,034.08 is: 3,049.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,229.72 : 6,341.88 = 2,034.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,229.72/6,341.88 = 2,034.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,229.72x = 6,341.88 × 2,034.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,229.72x = 12,899,891.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,899,891.27/4,229.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.82

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