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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,240.98, 6,363.64 and 2,022.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,240.98, 6,363.64 and 2,022.32 is: 3,034.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,240.98 : 6,363.64 = 2,022.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,240.98/6,363.64 = 2,022.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,240.98x = 6,363.64 × 2,022.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,240.98x = 12,869,316.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,869,316.44/4,240.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.51

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