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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,229.84, 6,339.26 and 2,007.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,229.84, 6,339.26 and 2,007.92 is: 3,009.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,229.84 : 6,339.26 = 2,007.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,229.84/6,339.26 = 2,007.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,229.84x = 6,339.26 × 2,007.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,229.84x = 12,728,726.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,728,726.94/4,229.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.27

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