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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,236.99, 6,354.46 and 2,014.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,236.99, 6,354.46 and 2,014.84 is: 3,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,236.99 : 6,354.46 = 2,014.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,236.99/6,354.46 = 2,014.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,236.99x = 6,354.46 × 2,014.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,236.99x = 12,803,230.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803,230.65/4,236.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.78

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